How do we get deep sea floor samples from the derrick to the laboratory? The energy is always high when there is a fresh sample on the deck! All the scientists trying to get a peak at what the core has brought us. But, before the scientists can get their hands on the sea floor surprise, our laboratory technicians break down the long 9.5 meter core tube into easier to process 1.5 meter sections. 🎥@larkinbohn #IODP #EXP402 #science #ocean #geology #seafloor #sedimentology #siemoffshore #workatsea