Posts by Sarah Schofield

Changing the way we do things at the MNF!

We’ve established an exciting new position for an early career scientist to join the MNF Science Advisor Committee.

Part of the cover art for the new Southern Surveyor book.

Wow! Look what’s about to hit book stores near you!

A new book regaling stories from onboard Australia's ocean research vessel is set to hit the shelves soon.

3D imaging from the ocean floor near Tasmania.

Investigator mapping the submerged Huon reserve

The RV Investigator headed south of Tasmania to test new equipment for modelling the Huon submerged mountains, home to a range of fish, coral, squid and crabs.

RV Investigator first birthday cake

Guess what turned one!

We celebrated the Investigator's first birthday by having our ship - and eating it too.

The RV Investigator battles the cold, wild conditions of the Southern Ocean.

Ever wondered what it’s like being a scientist in the Southern Ocean?

Working at sea as a marine scientist seems like it’d be fun, right? Well, sometimes the conditions can get a bit hairy, particularly in the Southern Ocean.

INV2015_E03 RV Investigator benthic trial underwater

Eely good video from on board RV Investigator!

Do you want to know more about the eely good deep sea video posted this week?

INV2015_E03 RV Investigator benthic trial underwater

Take a look at 1000 metres below the surface!

We have a deep water camera system that can capture images 5,500 metres in a vertical drop (stationary ship), or 4,000 metres when it's being towed at around 1-2 knots.

A picture of RV Investigator.

A look at the world of research vessels!

Around the world there are lots of research vessels and the International Research Ship Operators, or IRSO, provides a forum for collaboration and cooperation. […]

A picture of RV Investigator.

Don’t miss the boat! Full applications for sea time on RV Investigator in 2017-18 due Friday 4 September!

Full applications for sea time on RV Investigator in 2017-18 are due by Friday 4 September 2015.

Time’s running out – pre-proposals due this Friday!!

Pre-proposals for sea time on RV Investigator in 2017-18 are due this Friday, 31 July 2015.

MNF Call for Applications 2017-18 flyer (front)

Applications now open for time aboard

The MNF is calling for applications for 2017-18 and multi-year applications from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Incredible larval lobster video!

Footage of larval lobsters collected on an RV Investigator voyage. They're transparent like a piece of cellophane, and thin and flat like piece of paper.