Oldenburg. Still until 13 February, German RV SONNE is on research cruise again in the Pacific Ocean. The current mission, headed by ICBM staff, started from the Fiji capital, Suva, on 28 January and is currently scheduled to end in Manzanillo, at the western coast of Mexico. Particular special of this cruise: Senior pupils of the Research Centre Northwest will get live insight into life and work aboard RV SONNE.

ICBM staff member Dr. Holger Winkler will answer any question in a live chat on 11 February, concerning scientific objectives of the present cruise as well as how is life on board a scientific vessel.