NEWSLETTER WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MARCH 1992

DSV Alvin Sets Dive Record

DSV Alvin, the world's most active deep-diving manned sub­ mersible, set another record March 8 when it made Dive 12,500. Alvin is one of only six deep-diving manned submersbles in the world and is the most experienced 01 the group with 28 years of operation. Dive #2,500 was made in 2,536 meters (roughly 8,300 feet) of water on the East Pacific Rise at 9°46' North,104°17' West off the Mexican coast. Alvin pilot was Tim Connors and scientinc observ­ ers were Karen von Damm of the University of New Hampshire and Debra Colodner of MIT. Alvin and Atlantis II arrived in Manzanillo, Mexico, March 16 to complete the cruise and are scheduled to depart for another series of dives March 20. WHOI Adopts No Smoking Policy

After nearly two years of discussion, WHOl's new no smoking policy will take effect September 1, 1992. The new policy extends Craig Dorman selects a name (rom United Way the safeguards for a healthy workplace adopted in the 1985 Smoking contributors. And the winner is .... Policy (Institution Memorandum #1-85) by restricting smoking in the interiors of all WHOI buildings and vehicles. United Way Campaign The 1985 smoking policy recognized the increasing evidence of Raises Over $24,000 health hazards to the non-smoker and prohibited smoking in conler­ ence rooms and classrooms (state law prohibits smoking in rooms of The 1991 United Way campaign at WHOI "public assembly"). The policy provided for informal resolution about collected $24,293.25 through payroll deduction, other workplace smoking between parties. An area was to be cash and checks. Contributions were received declared non-smoking if an informal resolution could not be made from 169 employees, representing 20 percent and the non-smoker was still experiencing -discomfort." of WHOl's 850 employees. The total raised is In response to a number of complaints to various members of the about $1 ,000 less than the 1990 campaign. Director's Council, a review of the 1985 policy began in January Garber Travel generously donated two round­ 1991 . The Women's Committee initiated discussions about current trip airline tickets to the campaign. Craig smoking policy/practices because of its interest in wellness activities Dorman, co-chairman 01 the 1991 United Way and conducted a survey of WHOI employees and students, number­ campaign with Shelley Lauzon ollhe News ing about 1,000. Of the 497 completed Questionnaires received, 462 Office, recently picked the lucky winner from were lrom non-smokers. The survey results were then brought to the the 169 contributors (see photo above). Con­ Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) for discussion and possible policy gratulations to Dan McCorkle of the Geology review. and Geophysics Department! The l8-member PAC, includes two representatives each from the Graded and Marine Personnel Committee and Slal1 Committee as Continued on page 8 WHOI's Economic Impact Felt Across Cape Cod

As the second largest non-govern- about $50,000 from the Common- .t ment employer on Cape Cod (Cape wealth of Massachusetts. I Cod Hospital is the largest with 1,200 Most of that contract and grant employees), WHOI has a major money goes into the local economy, Impact not only In Falmouth but either through 8rrployees or across Cape Cod and within Massa- through the Institution itself, For chusens. example, WHOI purchases $8 The Institution's annual operating million in supplies and services in budget is approximately $77 million, Falmouth! including $400,000 for of which $33 million is payroll and an fuel for buildings, $125,000 for additional $12 million Is benefits. landscaping services, $100,000 for About 75 percent of the 850 employ- catering services, and $20,000 at a ees and 135 graduate students live in Iocallurrt>er yard. Falmouth, and they pay about An additional $1 .5 m1llion is spent $400,000 in taxes to the town each on supplies and services from other year. The Institution itself pays about Cape towns , and $11 ,470 ,000 m::;)re $70,000 in annual real estate taxes is spent on supplies and services to the town since many of its build- off-Cape but within Massachusetts. ings (housing, for example) are not Visitors to WHOI spend many more tax-exempt. It is the largest non- hundreds of thousands of dollars in commercial taxpayer in Falmouth the community, including an esti- and the sixth largest taxpayer overall. mated $100,000 In local motels. The remaining 25 percent of New facilities at WHOI have employees, excluding the ships' brought additonal funds and pbs to crews' who live throughout the U.S.. the area. The National Ocean live elsewhere on Cape Cod. Alto- Sciences Accelerator Mass Spec- In warmer days, contractor Danny gether WHOI empk)yees pay an trometry Facility at McLean Labora- Knight of West Wareham painted the estimated $1 .5 million in taxes to the tory, completed last year. created 8- flagpole in front of the Bigelow CommonY/ealth of Massachusetts. 10 new jobs and will bring $5 million Laboratory. New money is provided to the state to the Institution over a three-year through the $68 million received from Period t.hrough a National Science Sea Stories Solicited for competitive federal contracts and Foundation grant. The accelerator Oceanus Magazine grants. The Institution receives itself was buill by a Massachusetts firm, U.S. A MS Corpora­ A new "Sea Stories" department Is tion in Topsfield. being considered for Oceanus In addition to the direct magazine-here's your chance to The Newsletter is published monthly for economic impact of the tell the world you r favorite yarn. employees, students and rnerTi)ers of Institution, the location of Please dust off your favorite stories the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institu- WHOI and other scientific and either send them to fhe tion community . Copy deadline Is the research facilities in Oceanus office, Caryn House, or call 25th of the month. Ideas for stories, Woods Hole has led to the the editor, Vicky Cullen, ext. 27 19. photos, and items of interest 10 the establishment 01 many Stories can be long or short, comrrunity are welcome and should be "spin-oW marine scientific names may be disguised to protect sent to : Editor, Newsletter, News Office, instrumentation firms in the the guilty, and editorial help will be Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, area. A recent state study available. Tips about stories the Woods Hole, MA 02543. Telephone revealed that 45 percent of magazine staff might investigate are 508-457-2000 ext. 2270 or 3340. Massachusetts' marine also welcome. There will be a electronics firms are reward for sea stories Editor: Shelley M. Lauzon located within a 45-minule published ... the stall could also use Staff Support: Kathleen Patterson drive of WHOI . some help in figuring out what the reward should be.

2 WHOI NEWSLETTER SciencelTechnology Center at WHOI Would Be Possible with Planning Board Article

The Institution's long history of tlon, for consulting, to expand our manufactured to be used routinely technology development and transfer sponsor base and certainly to help both by ourselves and by other of that technology to industry will be the overall wellness of the area from research institutions,· Dorman said. enhanced by a variance to both an economic and an intellectual "We are interested only in those Falmouth's zoning by·laws that the standpoint, but only by activities we projects with a high science content Planning Board will sponsor at the have historically conducted and that and a high degree of collaboration April Town Meeting. are fully compatible with our basic between our staff and the organiza­ The proposed by-law modification research and graduate education tion working with us on the project. If would permit WHOI to use a very ethic." the project doesn't meet those two restricted amount of space on the Dorman notes that WHOI has basic criteria it doesn't belong here.· Ouissett Campus, in current or new conducted on-campus collaborative Dorman noted that instrument buildings, for production of items that efforts with industry and other development was one of the first two could be sold. The idea behind the organizations for years on an ad hoc major initiatives to emerge in 1989 variance, according to Craig Dorman, basis. Examples of collaborators from WHOt'S long range research is that if our own SCientists or engi­ include the Ocean Industry Program planning process. Since it was neers work with a company to take participants (oil co"1)anies), Associ­ identified, WHOI has raised nearly $3 one of our ideas into production. in ates of Cape Cod, Taylor Seafoods, million of philanthropic support to some cases It might prove beneficial Webb Research Corporation and start It up and endow it. aft seems to actually build the prototypes here. Sea Education Association. Dorman foolish and selfish to inspire our in close contact with the researchers. also points to USGS as an example scientists and engineers to initiate 'We actually can do this now," of a non-WHOI organization located projects to benefit the instrumenta­ Dorman said. "The only difference in WHOI buildings on the QuisseH tion needs to expand our studies of the variance makes is that the Campus, using our resources and global processes if we don' help product could be sold. Our interpre­ facilities, to the benefit of both them bring their successes to bear tation of the current law is that now organizations as well as the region, on the field as a whole," Dorman the products would have to be given state and nation. said. a ThiS can only be done by away or otherwise disposed of to Dorman discussed the "science getting the new hardware, software prevent our activities from being and technology center" concept with and techniques into production. We classed as 'manufacturing,' which WHOI staff at an open meeting in have an obligation to our federal and current zoning does not permit. We August 1991. Several projects have philanthropic sponsors, as well as to believe the variance will remove this provided the stimulus to move ahead the gJobal SOCiety that is worried barrier to industries' willingness to beyond continuing collaborative about the· environment, to do what­ work closely with us on our campus.~ efforts to plan for an expanded ever we reasonably can do to Once the procedures for technology transfer program. simplify this tranSition process. The transitioning from a one-of-a-kind Dorman says the Slocum glider, a variance to the zoning bylaw was laboratory built instrument to a joint effort between WHOI staff and aimed at one of the potential1lllledi­ manufacturable product were devel­ Webb Research Corporation, and the ments to our goal." Dorman com­ oped, Dorman said, WHOI would development of the next generation mented that similar rationale applies . want and expect production to occur of conductivityltemperature/depth to other outcomes of our research, elsewhere, such as in the sponsoring sensors by Neil Brown and col­ such as simple and quick methods company's plant or, if a new facility is leagues are just two examples of for testing for shellfish toxicity, or required, at a location like the projects that need to move from the expansion of ASSOCiates of Cape Falmouth Technology Park. prototype stage to the point where Cod's societally beneficial current "It is our intent and desire not to they can be manufactured on a use of the horseshoe crab to test for establish a WHOI manufacturing regular basis for the world ocean medicinal purity_ operation," Craig Dorman said. "Our science community. The proposed change to the bylaw objective is 10 identify projects that ~Our primary purpose and objective strictly limits the amount of space on are compatible with our ongoing is basic science and education. In the Quissett Campus that could be research activities, that originate with the process of doing our research, used for pilot-level production to one-, our science. We want to create our expertise can and does lead to half percent (.5%) of the lot are. enhanced opportunities for educa- products which can be commercially Continued on page 5 WHOI NEWSLETTER 3 Technology Initiative Program Awards 1991

Twenty ~three proposals were received for the 1991 Technology Initiative Program Awards. A total of $227,000 was awarded to the 10 . proposals listed below. Support for these awards is provided by the"': W. M. Keck Technology Initiativ,e Program, Walter A. and Hope Noyes Smith Special Fund, the G. Moss Innovative Fund, and the Director's Innovative Fund.

Ken O. Buesseler, "Vertically Intregrating Water Sampler,~ Keck. Joel C. Goldman and Michael O. DeGrandpre,MAn Optical Microsensor for studying Photosyn· Atlantis II in the Eastern Pacific, 199.1. thelie Marine Aggregates," Keck & Recently Published Technical Reports and Theses Ins. Cap. Equip. . . Neill. Brown, "Oxygen Sensor: Keck. Copies of the following are available from Ihe Document library in Clark Robert Weller and Alan Hinton, unless still in press. Contact Susan Berteaux, ext. 2269. MDigital Signal Processing Hardware The Marine Geochemistry of Rhenium, Iridium and Platinum for Acoustic Measurement of Rain Debra Colodner Rate and Wind Speed," Keck & 1991 . The Marine Geochemistry of Rhenium, Iridium and Platinum. Ph.D. Smith. Thesis, MITIWHOI, WHOI·91·30. (272 pages) G. Michael Purdy and William S. Holbrook, "The Design of a New ESOM I and II Final Report Generation of Ocean Floor Seismics Alessandro Bocconcelli, Henri Berteaux, Daniel E. Frye and Dr. Bryce Prindle Instrumentation,N Keck. WHOI-91-34. (85 pages) Peter l. Tyack, "At·Sea Realtime Vacuolation, Proliferation and Neoplasia In the liver of Boston Harbor Dolphin Tracking with Integrated Winter FJounder (Pseudopleuronectes amerlcanus) Video and Location Estimate Dis­ Michael John Moore play,~ Keele 1991Vacuola!ion, Proliferation and Neoplas ia in the liver of Boston Harbor Nell Brown, Mike Purdy and Dan Winter Flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus). Ph.D. Thesis, MITIWHOI, Frye, "A Non-Invasive Technique for WHOI-91-28. (269 pages) Economic Use of Retired Submarine Telephone Cables,N Keck. Cruise Report· OCeanus 218 - March 20-Aprll 9, 1990 James Irish and Wayne Geyer, Warm Ring Inertial Critical Layer Experiment (WRINCLE) MFeasibility Studies for the Next Raymond W. Schmitt and Ellyn T. Montgomery Generation Lagrangian Drifter Using WHOI-91-33. (41 pages) Cellular Phone Telemetry and GPS Positioning," Keck & Moss. Acoustic Wave Scattering from a Random Ocean Bottom Eugene Terray and Albert WII· Dajun Tang IIams, NA New Oceanographic Wave· 1991 . Acoustic Wave Scattering from a Random Ocean Bottom. Ph. D. Thesis. MITIWHOI, WHOI-91-25. (133 pages) Direction Observing System, M Keck. Nobu Shimizu, "Construction of a Time-Dependent Ventilated Thermocline Micro·Heating Stage for Melt Inclu­ Zhengyu Liu sion Studies,~ Directors Innovative, 1991. Time-Dependent Ventitated Thermocline. Ph.D. Thesis, MIT/WHOi, Institution Capitol Equipment. WHOI-91-36. (216 pages)

4 WHOI NEWSLETTER In Memoriam------Juanita Mogardo, a hostess at Academy of Sciences. She gave up notes of appreciation she received WHOl with responsibility for the her dual career in 1975 when she through the years. Insmution's catering operation in the was assigned full-time as a Services late 19705, died March 4, 1992 in Assistant in the Facilities Depart­ Editor's Note: Due to space Falmouth at age 75. Juanita began ment. In 1977 she was promoted to /i,",lations, the Newsletter wiff carry wOrking at WHOI in 1950 as a cook Hostess, a position she held until her brief death announcements begin­ at Challenger Hall during the sum­ retirement in 1981. Jt.s Hostess. ning In this issue. The full obituary mar months, finding year-round work Juanita catered luncheons, dinners will continue to be posted on bulletin in 1956 as a lab assistant in the and receptions for groups of all sizes. boards throughout the Institution. Biology Department. For many Her talents and hard work wer'e Copies will be available from the years she took a summer leave of acknowledged by both employees News OffIC8, ext. 3340, in the Co-op absence to cook at the National and visitors In the many letters and Building.

Sci-Tech Center cont. from page 3 ------zoned for public use. ''This very There has been considerable proves sound, and initial trials in tightly constrained modification is not interest in WHOI's concept from current facilities show industry that required for WHOI to continue its Congressional representatives, the investment in the process is war­ technology transfer efforts, n Donnan Cape Cod Commission, state govern­ ranted, WHOt would consider stressed. "It simply would make it ment officials and others who are establishing a phySical science and easier for us to develop a potential looking at developing secure, long­ technology center," Dorman said. product and work here with a term year-round ernpk)yment oppor­ "This idea was broached in our partner to evolve a manufacturing tunities on the Cape related to marine campus master planning process a technique to test whether that research and instrumentation. few years ago, and has been dis­ product is commercially reasonable. The Institution has no immediate cussed with staff and town and We set limits so that any real produc­ plans for additional buildings on the village representatives. Land behind tion for profit absolutely has to leave Quissett Campus and is not presently the Current McLean Laboratory could to remain viable. negotiating with any firms about such house several smail and non­ "One of the hardest things for this a faCility or any start-up production intrusive buildings. Of course, the nation, not just for us, has been activity in present facilities. The Institution would submit any con· making the psychological, ideological proposed modification to the zoning struction project to the town and the and physical transition from the initial bylaw WOUld, however, enable WHOI Cape Cod Commission for review idea of a single individual working in to move forward when and if an prior to construction. We want to be a laboratory to the market develop­ opportunity for a collaborative ven­ completely open about what our ment of that process or product in an ture arises. "In crass terms," Donnan plans are with all parties concerned." economically competitive sense," said, "having such opportunities While discussion about the zoning Dorman said. "What we are trying to available is part of the 'art of the deal' bylaw variance leads to a vote at the do here at WHO! is build a philoso­ whereby potential partners can reach upcoming Town Meeting, the WHOI phy, an approach and a capability agreement without unduly restricting Policy AdviSOry Committee is consid­ that would help us rationalize that delay or argument." ering detailed wording that encour­ process and do it better. n Dorman sees no conflict with the ages continued interaction with Dorman said the Institution would Falmouth Technology Park because industry and other outside organiza­ benefit from development of state-of­ the science and technology center tions, yet constrains WHOI activities the-art instrumentation and tech­ envisioned at WHOt would be strictly to only those fully commensurate niques resulting from the proximity of limited to the development of an idea with our charter. "Given our resur­ WHO I staff and people directly and at most to pilot scale manufactur­ gent national emphasis on economic involved in product development, ing of a few prototypes. Once the competitiveness and global environ· whether it be hardware, software or product and process showed com­ mental security," Dorman said, "now technique. Another positive outcome mercial viability, the firm would be is a very appropriate time to put into of such efforts ultimately would be required to conduct manufacturing place the policies, procedures, the creation of jobs in environmen­ operations elsewhere. The firms permits and, most appropriately, well tally beneficial commercial ventures, would be encouraged, for example, defined constraints that offer the best an area the state is encouraging as it to consider locating their facilities in opportunity for actions that are seeks to diversify the economic base Falmouth Technology Park. simultaneously institutionally, locally, on Cape Cod. "If the Institution's basic idea nationally and globally beneficial."

WHOI NEWSLETTER 5 NEW FACES

Kenton M. Bradshaw Patrick T. Cassidy Sheri D. Oerosa Sigalit Feinsilber Judith P. Grassle Engineering Assist. II Jr. Plant Mechanic Staff Assistant II Research Assistant II Guest Investigator PO Facilities G&G Chemistry AOP&E Clark SG79A Smilh S210 Clark 260 Fye 136 Bigelow 109 Ext. 3278 Ext. 2211 Ext. 2398 Ext. 2754 Ext. 4874 S. Worrilow M. Field D. Ross O. Zaliriou C. Butman

Jan E. Heckman Richard W. Hill Ernest H. Joynt Karen Littlefield Patricia E. Remick Guest Sludent Guest Investigator Research Assistant Staff Assistant II Staff Assistant II Library Bioiogy G&G (Rehire) Directorate Clark 131 Redfield 322 McLean G&G Fenno Ext. 2865 Ext. 2327 Ext. 2946 Ctark S 274 Ext. 2960 C. Winn J . Dacey S. Lehman Ext. 2675 P. Hart R. Smith I I Registeredl Certified Mail

1 All outgoing registered and certified mail is Eelco J. Rohling Carolyn Ruppel Thomas l. Stanton Cindy l. Sullivan processed by Jane Guesllnvestigator Postdoctoral Scholar Chief Engineer Stall Assistant II Caruso in the PO Education (Rehire) (Rehire) Security Office, Clark 343A Clark 118 Marine Operc:llions AOP&E Smith 206. Call Ext. 2359 Ext. 4422 RiV OCEANUS Blake Jane at ext. 2723 for H. Bryden J. Lin Ext. 2208 Ext. 2851 further Information. P. Howland L. Flick

6 WHO I NEWSLETTER Tucholke Elected to AAAS Promotions Senior Scientist Brian Tucholke of the Geology and Geophys­ Ics Department was recentty elected a Fellow of the American Scot P. BlrdwhlsteU (Chemistry) Assoclalfon for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). to Senior Research Assistant I (2/2/92) A Fellow Is -8 member whose efforts on behalf of the advance­ ment of science or Its applications are scientifically or socially Aian D. Chave (G&G) dlsllngulshed,N Tucholke was cited "for research on the tectonic 10 Associate Scientist wlTenure (1/26192) framework of the Atlantic Ocean basin and evolution of passive Edward F. Dow (ISC) continental margins, Including seismic and rock stratigraphy applied to paleoceanographic studies.· to Information Systems Assistant III (1/26192)

PatriCia J. Duffy (ConlroUer) POlitical Activities Reminder to Accounting Operations Manager (1/26192) With the political season upon us, members of the Institution community are'reminded that as Individual citizens, everyone is Kathryn L. Elder (G&G) free, and encouraged, to participate in the political process. to Research Assistanllll (1/26/92) However, because the InstitutIOn should not be seen as an advocacy organization, Individuals should be sensitive to how they Marie M. Johnson (Library) participate in this process. Activities in support of political candi­ to Information Systems Assistant III (1/26/92) dates or political positions should not use Institution resources. As an example, correspondence in support of political candidates AnHa D. Norton (G&G) should be on personal stationary, not on WHOlletterhead, and to Staff Assistant III (1/13192) Institution facilities should not be used for political meetings.

Alora K. Paul (Library) Employee Computer Loan Program Expanded 10 Siaff Assislanllll (1/26/92) The computer loan program for WHOI employees has been enhanced to allow erTllloyees to purchase one computer in a Daniel F. PoHer (AOP&E) three-year period. Employees are now able to purchase more to Engineer II (1/8/92) than one computer through the program. The loan program also provides an interest free loan of up to Margaret P. Stern (ALVIN Group) $1,500 over a perIOd of up to 18 months. to Staff Assistant III (1/26192) Associate Director for Institution Operations Larry Ladet ap­ proved the new guidelines after conSidering input from WHOt Dana R. Yoerger (AOP&E) employees. The program encourages employees to gain com­ to Assistant Scientist wfTenure (1/26/92) IAIter expertise. For further information on the computer loan program contact Purchasing Office Notice the Controllers Office.

The Purchasing Office, located in diagnostiC equipment, diving equip­ chase orders alrea(:ly placed. the GEOSECS building on the ment and oceanographic instrumenta­ Jeanne Sliva, Staff AssistanVRecep­ Quissett Campus, now includes the tion. tionist - ext. 2371. following personnel and their com­ Sandra Sherlock, Buyer I, ext. 2376 - Dale DePonte, Staff Assistant" ext. modity responsibilities: Scientific equipment and supplies, 2664. safety equipment. photographic Mo MoniZ, Purchasing Manager, ext. equipment, supplies and services. Note: Please fill in and sign the 2721 - contracts and subcontracts. John Wood, Buyer I, ext. 3382 - required documentation for any Ken Bohr, Assistant Purchasing Fasteners, plastics, drafting and purchase requisition valued at $2,500 Manager, ext. 2374 - Marine, me­ graphic supplies, forms, O-rings, and over. Note that Institution com­ chanical, fuel, gases and metals. janitorial supplies, water, office mitments for the purchase of goods John Powers, Senior Buyer, ext. furniture and supplies, catering, and services are made only by 2373 - Computers, computer supplies liquors, steward supplies and clothing. purchase order via the Purchasing and peripherals, audio and video Laura Oxford, Purchasing Expediter, Office. An individual making commit­ equipment. ext. 2375 - Books, publications, ments on behalf of the Institution does Steve Ferreira, Buyer II, ext. 2372 - Omnet service, AGU service, software so at his/her own risk and will be Electronic/electrical components, upgrades, reprints. Expedites pur- responsible for his/her own actions.

WHOI NEWSLETTER 7 Smoking Policy cont. from page 1 •~ P'F'="""'=-....-- well as Department Chairs, merroers !' of the Director's Council. the Person- I nel Manager, Marine Policy Center Director, and the Manager of Submersible Operations. PAC had numerous discussions about the survey and its implications begin­ ning in April 1991. PAC conducted an extensive review of documentation from the Department of Health and Human Services and other docu­ ments on the health effects of second- ~ ary smoke. Discussions and debate proceeded over a period of several months on the smoking policies and experiences at other Institutions, the issues for WHOI and the implications of a Dave CasHes explains an 'MET sensor package aboard Oceanus to a smoking policy change. During this reporier in June 1991 during a pon calf in the Azores. process members of PAC brought the issue to their respective groups! Ship Notes committees for discussion. In Janu­ ATLANTIS II/ALVIN ary PAC voted to adopt a no smoking oceanographic studies in the eastern AN Atlantis II and DSV Alvin policy. A few housing units are North Atlantic and will arrive in the arrived In ManzanUIo, Mexico, March Canary Islands April 24. excluded. 16, completing Leg XXXVIII of A smoking policy for the ships, also extended Voyage #125. They are to be effective September 1, is under Melville Leaves Shipyard expected to depart Manzanillo March development. 20 for an eight-day, 5-dive cruise, WHOI, as project manager, and A recent D.Gram announced the returning to Manzanillo March 27. the Scripps Institution of Oceanogra­ new smoking policy, providing six Atlantis II and Alvin will depart April 1 phy, operator of Knorr's sister ship months notice for smokers to plan and for continued studies of hydrothermal Melville, received delivery of RN adapt to the change. Programs are vent communities along the East Melville from McDermott Shipyard available for employees, students and Pacific Rise, arriving in Acapulco March 14, completing the shipyard their families who wish assistance to April 28. phase of the Knorr/Melville project. stop smoking. Books and tapes will Melville sailed for San Diego March be available. For further information KNORR 17 for final dockside outfitting before on available resources contact Karen RlV Knorr returned to Woods Hole returning to service. Rauss, ext. 2645. March 10, completing Voyage #137. The Ship will depart March 21 for a Tabs Tallied 18-day shipyard period in Jackson­ ville, FL, followed by an extended Chemistry Department Congratulations 10 Tariesa voyage to the South Pacific for the Lemmon of Ihe Payroll Office, who Name Change World Ocean Circulation Experiment offered the closest guess as to the (WOCE) through Aprit t993. The former Chemistry Department actual number of tabs in the recent is now the Department of Marine Carpenter Shop effort to raise funds OCEANUS Chemistry and Geochemistry. for the Linda Morse-Porteous Award. RN Oceanus is schedu led to The actual total was 38,400 and arrive in Funchal, Madeira, March 20 , Tariesa guessed 38,423. She Mileage Rate Increased completing the third and final leg of received a cranberry scoop maga­ the spring 1992 field program for the zine rack made by Bud Baker. The As of January 1, 1992 the automo­ Subduction Experiment. The ship effort raised $165.27 for the award. bile mileage reimbursement rate is will depart March 25 for physical 28 cents per mile.

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