We spend our days listening to (for the most part) high-quality scientific talks, for example by physical oceanography “superstar” Walter Munk, 98 years old. He entertains with anecdotes from a whole life of research, while what seems like the entire oceanographic community tries to squeeze in to the smallest session room in the centre; the chairman mentions something about fire regulations since people line up along walls, aisles and in doorways.
We try to keep in touch with each other during the days to meet up for lunch, dinner etc., but it is made difficult by a questionable Wi-Fi. It is lucky there is a given place to meet up after hours – The Spotted Cat Music Club, situated alongside several other famous live music bars on Frenchmen Street, has three different jazz bands playing every night (with occasional spontaneous lindy-hop dancing among the guests).
We are truly enjoying the (below sea-level) venue for the Ocean Science Meeting 2016.
Malin Ödalen & Sara Broomé
PhD students