Commerson’s Dolphin
Whale biologist Dave Johnson took this picture of a Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii). This dolphin also goes by the names Skunk dolphin and the Piebald dolphin. Note it's distinct black…
Drake Passage
We are traveling thru the Drake passage. Everyone is prepping their science stations. Sampling won't begin until after we leave Palmer Station. Today we interview Donna Frasier, penguin biologist. We…
Where is Palmer Station?
Where is Palmer station located? Latitude: -64.77417° (south) Longitude: -64.05450° (west) Palmer Station is located by Hero Inlet, South Arthur Harbor, a protected harbor on the southwest coast of Anvers…
What is Palmer Station?
Palmer Station in Antarctica is the first destination for the AQ Team. But what exactly is Palmer Station, and more importantly, where is Palmer Station? Let's start with what it…
Heading to Palmer Station, Antarctica
The AQ Team has arrived in Punta Arenas, Chile and have boarded their ship, called the RV Laurence M. Gould (red ship in photo below). This ship is an icebreaker…
AQ Team in Chile
After leaving New Jersey on a rainy December 26, the AQ team arrived in Chile.
AQ Team Gets Local Press
Rutgers Oscar Schofield and Dena Seidel were featured in the Asbury Park Press on December 25, 2012. To see the article click here: http://www.app.com/article/20121225/NJNEWS15/312250028/Rutgers-team-heads-Antarctica?nclick_check=1
Film Bureau crew packs for Antarctica
Our Rutgers Film Bureau team is madly packing for Antarctica. We have two 35 mm HD movie cameras, 6 interchangeable lenses, 4 DSLRs with a total of 5 more interchangeable…
Antarctica Photo
Oscar Schofield last made the journey to Antarctica earlier this year. Here's a stunning photo he sent back to us at Rutgers:
What is “Antarctic Quest”?
Welcome to the Rutgers Antarctic Quest (AQ) Blog. The “Antarctic Quest: Racing to Understand a Changing Ocean” documentary project combines innovative science, dramatic imagery and a decade of scientific collaboration…