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Ishmael’s Plankton Net: Teaching Marine Science Aboard the Charles W. Morgan

“What are you doing?” he asks. Accustomed to such questions, Molly responds with one enthusiastic word: “Science!”

"Ship logs contain descriptions of weather conditions as the ships passed through different pressure systems. Modern climatologists have taken advantage of such diligent recordings to detect long-term weather trends."

The Pressure Is On: From Whales to Conservation

In this era of technological innovation, the whalers leave a legacy that they never could have imagined.

Stellwagen NMS enotes feature

Whaling Through Wind and Weather

Even more than the presence of whales, this subtle factor contributed heavily to the success of a whaling expedition.

Joe Jackson pg. 2

Joe Jackson: Voyage Journal

A Mystic Seaport volunteer recalls his experience on the ship's journey to Provincetown.

Humpback whale fluke (Ken Bracewell, D2014-07-0385)

Eavesdropping on Echolocation

As hydrophones of the twenty-first century replace the harpoons of old, the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a poignant example of how our changing perspective of the ocean inspires new forms of science.

"Within the museum world, we regularly debate what constitutes the best use of an artifact: should it be stored away, unseen but preserved, or should it be kept out for viewing or even touching by the public?"

Mary K. Bercaw Edwards: All Astir

A staff member provides an introduction to the ship and the purposes of the voyage.

Lisa Gilbert

Lisa Gilbert: Science and Uncharted Waters

"We gathered information on the weather, water, birds, mammals and even trash we encountered along the way."

Whale feeding at surface. (Ken Bracewell, D2014-07-0383)

The Greatest Naturalists on Earth

The data collection of the past few weeks has allowed the voyagers a deeper understanding of the waters they traverse. With this in mind, the possibility of finally sighting a whale becomes even more exciting.

Secchi disk

Secchi Disk: The Scientific Frisbee

"Though the odds of a whale sighting while at port in Buzzards Bay were quite low at this time of year...."

Bill Jacobik pg. 1

Bill Jacobik: Voyage Journal

A Museum volunteer shares his experiences on the Voyage and his thoughts on the Morgan's history with New Bedford.