Dr Richard O’Driscoll has been the voyage leader on two NIWA expeditions to Antarctica on the research vessel RV Tangaroa. He is Principal Scientist in NIWA’s Fisheries Centre, and specialises in research to understand the abundance of fish species using acoustics, trawling, and complementary technologies.
In this free talk Richard will talk about his experiences sailing to Antarctica, and working in, and on, the icy waters. He’ll also provide a snapshot of some of NIWA’s fascinating science to build vital knowledge of the ice continent and the ocean that surrounds it.
Venue: Beautiful Science Gallery, Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
Cost: free
For further information: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/do/programme-and-events/event/voyaging-to-the-ice
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