North South Atlantic Training Transect
The North South Atlantic Training Transect (NoSoAT) is a program developed by the
marine sciences. Each year, about 30 students are selected through a rigorous application process to join a voyage from Bremerhaven, Germany to Cape Town, South Africa aboard the RV Polarstern. The month-long course provides students with relevant lectures and projects, including hands-on training with atmospheric and oceanographic equipment, and instruction on data processing and analysis.[1][2]
Results from Previous Cruises
Each cruise has a unique focus that varies from year to year as topics become more or less important. While the 2015 cruise had a strong focus on
These different approaches to studying marine and climate sciences allow groups of post-doctorate students to be specifically trained in their respective fields.NoSoAT 2015 - Expeditions PS95.1 and PS95.2
The cruise track covered a broad range of habitats for various organisms and a broad range of characteristically different waters. Data collected came from equipment that included a
microzooplankton grazing on phytoplankton communities.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Apply now to join North South Atlantic Training Transect (NoSoAT 2016) | Marine Institute". Marine Institute Foras na Mara. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Call Closed: North South Atlantic Training Transect 2016 | SMART". Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ . Retrieved 2 November 2016.