Wet lab on the MV Magellan Explorer measuring aspects of the Antarctic Ocean

Antarctica is surrounded by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current - a flow of colder water that circles the continent. The area where this current meets the various oceans is called the Antarctic Convergence. As one passes through the convergence there is a noticeable drop in sea temperature and salinity…

Many Expedition ships in the Antarctic have labs as part of their infrastructure. Doing research in the polar regions is expensive and complicated - these labs provide means for ongoing research. Scientists on board also share their expertise with passengers. #mvmagellanexplorer #antarctica21