Cleo and Bryce were hard at work for the month of September out in the North Atlantic. Cleo continues collecting data on volatile organic compounds that are cycled among members of the marine microbial community. If cycling becomes uncoupled, these VOCs can be released into the atmosphere with wide ranging climate effects. Bryce was responsible for measuring net primary production, so he spent a lot of time in the rad van (where he can use radiolabeled isotopes). Once in awhile he was free to enjoy the vast sea. The last of the four cruises is coming up quickly in March, 2018…
