LOTS OF PICTURES AND THE END OF SCIENCE [13.02.2010]

The science phase of JC042 hs finished and RRS James Cook is turned on a course for Uruguay - with a pass by South Thule. lots of good pics from Veerle and Alfred Click HERE for Blog Entry

FINAL SITE CONTINUED - CHRIS GALLERY [09.02.2010]

At the final vent site still making amazing discoveries. Chris has kindly supplied a massive collection of images for today's blog! Click HERE for Blog Entry

NEW VENT SITE/VEERLES PICS [07.02.2010]

At the new vent site making some amazing discoveries. Veerle has kindly supplied a massive collection of images for today's blog! Click HERE for Blog Entry

Bye Bye E9 [05.02.2010]

The cruise con tinues as RRS James Cook leaves E9 and heads to the next vent field Click HERE for Blog Entry

BLIZZARD!! [03.02.2010]

The dives continue! ISIS makes another succesful dive and the weather turns colder Click HERE for Blog Entry

GOOD DIVES AND WEATHER WOES [01.02.2010]

Weather puts a stop to operations for the time being - but we have just completed some really good dives. Some stills images from the video camera..... Click HERE for Blog Entry

VENT SITE 3 CONT.... [29.01.2010]

Another short blog about our continued exploration of Vent Site 3 Click HERE for Blog Entry

NEW DIVE SITE [28.01.2010]

Short blog about our new dive sites and a picture for Kit Kat Click HERE for Blog Entry

IN TRANSIT - NICOLAI'S PICS [26.01.2010]

Short blog with lots of Nicolai's pictures. We leave the second dive site and head off to the third Click HERE for Blog Entry

ARCHIE'S ADVENTURES CONTINUE [24.01.2010]

Arcgie continues to explore the depths and has some pictures taken with the team. A big hello to Sam! Some whale and penguin pictures Click HERE for Blog Entry

A GOOD DAY [23.01.2010]

Agood 36 hours of ISIS sampling Click HERE for Blog Entry

A BAD DAY [21.01.2010]

A tough and frustrating day in the Southern Ocean Click HERE for Blog Entry

MORE FUN! [20.01.2010]

Science in the deep continues! Click HERE for Blog Entry

THE MOST AMAZING SHOW.. [18.01.2010]

The closest ever display by humpback whales that I have ever witnessed. ISIS dives and finds smoke in the deep... Click HERE for Blog Entry

HAVING A WHALE OF A TIME [17.01.2010]

RRS James Cook. Poor weather and having a whale of a time. Click HERE for Blog Entry

HEADING TO SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS [16.01.2010]

RRS James Cook leaves South Georgia and heads off towards the South Sandwich ISlands. More ice. Whales and spectacular scenery Click HERE for Blog Entry

SOUTH GEORGIA - THE STORM [14.01.2010]

RRS James Cook arrives at South georgia and the weather closes in for a few hours. Click HERE for Blog Entry

APPROACHING SOUTH GEORGIA [13.01.2010]

RRS James Cook nears South Georgia. Safety Drill is conducted. Weather is worsening! Click HERE for Blog Entry

THE JOURNEY SOUTH CONTINUES! [12.01.2010]

The RRS James Cook continues South crossing the Antarctic Convergence. Wildlife activity increases with whale sightings and dolphins Click HERE for Blog Entry

ISIS AND THE CTD'S TRIAL DEPLOYMENTS [11.01.2010]

Our first ROV and CTD's deployments today. We took ISIS down to 2700m and tested all her systems and practiced deploying and recovering experiments that will help unravel the mysteries of deep sea hydrothermal vents! Click HERE for Blog Entry

JC042 - JC042 BLOG ENTRY 5 [11.01.2010]

The fifth entry in the JC042 Blog. Still steaming out to South Georgiaand preparing equipment. The weather is still glorious and not what you would expect down South.... Although it is getting colder! Click HERE for Blog Entry

[09.01.2010]

The Fourth entry in the JC042 Blog. Our first full day at sea as we steam out to South Georgia. The weather is glorious and not what you would expect down South.... Click HERE for Blog Entry

ARCHIE THE DEEP SEA EXPLORER!! [08.01.2010]

Archie the deep sea explorer is a deep sea diver and marine biologist/chemist who will be diving down to observe the deep sea hydrothermal vents firsthand. Archie will be writing his own blog detailing his experiences during the forthcoming cruise - starting tomorrow!< br> Click HERE for Blog Entry

JCO42 - Third Blog Entry - Penguins! [08.01.2010]

Third blog entry of JC042. Leaving Punta Arenas, Chile and sailing down the Magellan Straits Click HERE for Blog Entry

JC042 Blog Entry 2 - Mob in PA [06.01.2010]

Second blog entry of JC042. Mobilising the ship in Punta Arenas, Chile Click HERE for Blog Entry

JC042 - MOB BLOG - ENTRY 1 [02.01.2010]

First blog entry of JC042 with pictures from our travels to Chile across the Andes and our half-day of rest and relaxation after the 38 hours of traveling! Click HERE for Blog Entry

JC042 BLOG! [24.12.2009]

I have uploaded the menu page for RRS James Cook’s voyage down to the Southern Ocean to study “Black Smokers” starting in the New Year. Blog entry’s will be added when the cruise commences. Click HERE for the menu

BACK ONLINE!! [21.12.2009]

Merry Christmas Things are changing at www.rrsjamescook.com and I have now updated the website prior to our cruise down to the Southern Ocean in the New Year which promises to be one of the most exciting cruises of recent times when our deep diving Remotely Operated Vehicle ISIS will explore hydrothermal vents known as “Black Smokers”. This promises to be a ground breaking cruise - this is the first time these hydrothermal vents have been explored around Antarctica using an ROV. We will be sailing from Punta Arenas, Chile on the 7th of January and I hope that you will follow us on our website. The website has many changes, both to design and how it works. At the moment it is still in the test stage so I ask you to be patient. If you encounter any bugs or problems please do not hesitate to email me! Any suggestions on design will also be welcome. Feedback is also welcome! All the best A Merry Christmas! Leighton (www.rrsjamescook.com)

WEBSITE UPDATE - VERSION 2.0.01 [15.12.2009]

Hello trusted followers. The www.rrsjamescook.com website has undergone a considerable make over since the last cruise. After the level of support I received for the website I decided I would revamp it to make it easier to update and add additional material on a more frequent basis. You may notice that the design of the website has changed quite a bit although the overall experience is very much the same. The behind-the-scenes website mechanics have been changed considerably allowing me to administer the website much easier than before. I have also added a comments facilities so you can comment on articles and send me messages during deployments. I hope you like the new version and the expanded content. If you experience any problems please email admin@rrsjamescook.com and I will endeavour to fix the problem as soon as possible. Once gain thank you for your support! Leighton Rolley

CRUISE JC042 [15.12.2009]

On January the 7th we will be embarking on what is likely to be one of NERC’s most interesting cruises for a long long time. We will be heading into the Southern Ocean to study black smokers (Underwater Volcanoe like structures) which were discovered by our scientists on a previous cruise. During this cruise we will study the unique life that exists around the remarkable structures as well as the black smokers. Due to the nature of this cruise I will be limited to a certain degree on what I write on this website as the data we collect and the images and samples we gather during the cruise will be immensely valuable to science. However, I will still be writing a blog so keep visiting from the 7th onwards!!