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News Release 10-068
Through the Looking Glass: Scientists Peer into Antarctica's Past to See Future Climate
Researchers brave rough seas and dodge icebergs to retrieve sediment cores that tell tales of early climates
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The JOIDES Resolution encounters rough seas during the transit to Antarctica.
Credit: John Beck, IODP/TAMU
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The JOIDES Resolution passed many icebergs on its expedition to Wilkes Land, Antarctica.
Credit: Rob Dunbar and IODP
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Dawn patrol: ice observer Diego Mello and first mate Steve Bradley on the lookout for icebergs.
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Near the Antarctic coast, a lone Adelie penguin contemplates its next swim.
Credit: Rob Dunbar and IODP
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The expedition was led by Adam Klaus/IODP staff scientist; Carlota Escutia; and Henk Brinkuis.
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Travis Hayden of Western Michigan University takes measurements from a core section.
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Saiko Sugisaki of Japan's Graduate University of Advanced Study prepares a core for sampling.
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