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Sampling day

2/6/2023

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Today we collected samples for an incubation experiment for my postdoc Dr. Alicia Purcell. It was a beautiful day! To get to Litchfield we go on a Zodiac - it is the same type of inflatable boat used by the military, the F-580. With a 60 horsepower engine, we arrived at Litchfield in no time. However heading back we went through some brash ice, so best to slow down!

Thanks Hannah, for helping us with sampling today! And Sara, great job driving the Zodiac back onto the trailer: a 10/10 score!!!
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Sara Bohi Goulart
2/6/2023 11:57:21 am

Such a fun day!! 🇦🇶🇦🇶

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