{"id":686,"date":"2016-03-17T14:49:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T14:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.efolio.soton.ac.uk\/blog\/discoveroceanography\/?page_id=686"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T09:57:57","slug":"the-boat-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/the-boat-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"The Boat Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/SOES_bm1_1311c-1-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\">The&nbsp;Discover <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips20'>Oceanography<\/span> boat trip will provide a comprehensive introduction to marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips48'>Science<\/span> in Southampton Water, using the state-of-the-art Research Vessel <em>Callista<\/em>.&nbsp; You will survey the physical environment of the estuary, using standard oceanographic instruments such as <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips24'>Temperature<\/span> <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips47'>Salinity<\/span> probes and historical techniques such as the Secchi Disk.&nbsp; The data that you collect will reveal the behaviour of matter and energy in the marine environment as it responds to the tide \u2013 the earthly manifestation of the clockwork of the Solar System \u2013 and show how these physical processes influence the patterns of life in the oceans.<\/p>\n<p>You will also explore the marine biology of Southampton Water, using plankton nets and a microscope in the on-board laboratory to identify the dominant forms of floating plant and animal life.&nbsp; Grab samples and trawls also allow you to investigate the impact of local industry and port activities on larger animals in the estuary, providing an appreciation of the principles of ecology and&nbsp;the influence of humans on the environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-262  alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/spot-1-300x175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/spot-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/spot-1-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/spot-1.png 782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/> During your visit all activities will be supervised by staff who are experienced practitioners and educators in marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips48'>Science<\/span> and fully trained in all relevant aspects of safety.&nbsp; You will be encouraged to participate in all of the on-board activities and to ask any questions you may have relating to, not only marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips48'>Science<\/span> but other aspects of the marine world. Working aboard the research vessel will also provide an opportunity to see the latest navigational techniques and instruments used in marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips48'>Science<\/span>, from Global Position System satellites to seabed sonar.<\/p>\n<p>As well as introducing you to the opportunities and challenges of marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips48'>Science<\/span>, these hands-on activities will also foster team-working skills and provide a memorable field trip experience.<\/p>\n<p>The following worksheets can be downloaded and printed for use during or after the trip:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/Plankton-Identification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plankton Identification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/Marine-Zooplankton-of-Southern-Britain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marine <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips23'>Zooplankton<\/span> of Southern Britain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/SAHFOS-zooplankton-identifier.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SAHFOS <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips23'>Zooplankton<\/span> Identifier<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/discoveroceanography\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/335\/2016\/01\/Marine-Organism-Identification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marine Organism Identification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> toolTips('.classtoolTips0','The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on\u00a0the dependent variable.'); 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