Welcome to the Pratt Lab blog! Dr. Kerri Pratt is an assistant professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth & Environmental Sciences and faculty associate of the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan. We study the chemical interactions of atmospheric trace gases, particles, clouds, and snow, with a focus on the Polar Regions and wintertime environments. Our interdisciplinary research has relevance to climate change, air quality, and human health. As an analytical chemistry lab, we primarily apply novel mass spectrometry techniques to our field research. We invite you to follow our adventures in (and outside!) the lab!

Monday, September 5, 2016

Unexpected Visitors to AMF3

While working out at the AMF3 site in Prudhoe Bay, we've had some unexpected visitors to the site. Our first week here we were in for some excitement, as a polar bear stopped by to check out our research!
This shows how close the bear was to the AMF3.
After the long swim to land, all the bear wanted to do was sleep! (Photo credit: David Oaks)
The polar bear watches the nearby drilling activities. (Photo credit: David Oaks)
We also had a pair of caribou hang out around the site for a few days. These two weren't afraid of our truck at all, and just stayed close by while we took some photos.
These two were buddies and were seen together for most of the week.
Finally, driving back to the site earlier this week we found a Red Fox. 
This guy is certainly a photogenic fox!
After snapping a few pictures, it decided it wanted to play and chased our truck most of the way back to camp!
We sped up after this and the fox kept up with the truck for a good distance!
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