03 October 2013
| Chief Scientist: | Dr. James H. Swift |
| Title: | Principal Investigator |
| Cruise: | I8S 2009 |
| Hometown: | Ohio |
| Bio: | Read all about Dr. Swift on his Scripps Institution of Oceanography profile page (Jim's profile at SIO) |
| Entry date: | 5-2-09 |
Dr. Swift's reports from I5, running from Durban, South Africa to Perth, Australia along 32° S.
I5 ReportsScripps physical oceanographer Jim Swift writes in from 64° South. On Feb. 12, 2007, Scripps oceanographer and La Jolla Symphony second bassoonist Jim Swift wrote this letter offering a glimpse into the spectacular and commonplace occurrences that make up the life of a Scripps researcher at sea. Swift is the chief scientist aboard R/V Roger Revelle's current expedition to the Antarctic.
Jim Swift headed the first oceanographic cruise to the Arctic in 2003.
Scripps NewsScripps scientists participate in historic first surface vessel voyage across Canada Basin.
Science BlogJim also finds the time to play the bassoon with the La Jolla Symphony in his very sparse free time. Read about the group at Sign-On San Diego
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