A new focus for NZ? Understanding methane Everyone knows that lowering our carbon dioxide emissions is the best way the world can of mitigate global warming, and it is true. Carbon dioxide is the single biggest driver of climate change and it has a very long life...
It was 1.30 am and I was awoken by my tent thrashing around. Inside my cosy sleeping bag, I peeked out my circular door watching the wind blow over the ground sending snow flying everywhere! The visibility had dropped but there was still enough to see the surrounding...
On the first Wednesday morning of 2017 we met for the first time when we were picked up in a NIWA fleet vehicle. This would be the start of a month long adventure eastward on the Chatham Rise looking at biodiversity over the seabed. Neither of us have been out on the...
What an exciting week! I am not even sure where to begin. From completing milestones with the huts progress to who had the best moustache in Scott Base, there was never a dull moment. The week started off strong as we lowered the hut onto the new foundations. The hut...
Finally, Wednesday morning, the much-anticipated day where we get to make up camp and stay in the field! The day began with an early breakfast and final checks before setting out in our Hägglund with my team members, Lizzie, Ciaran and Sue. The main aim for this trip...
