TheLazaretteGazette NEWS FROM The University of Texas at Austin MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE Port Aransas, Texas 78373-1267 (512-749-6760 -fax 512-749-6777) (internet: thompson@utmsi.zo.utexas.edu) Vol. 4, Issue 18, 29 September 1995 In this issue of Lazarette Gazette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . co,er Steve Opsahl -Ph.D~ ·........·..... ~ ·····~ ·Stephen Paul Opsahl: Sources, transformations and fates of vascular plant-derived organic matter in marine environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Terry Whitledge: Coastal Bend Monitoring and Research Workshop ........... 3 Rick Tinnin: 8th Ocean Week in Port Aransas ............................. 4 Tony Amos: RIV GATOR "cruises" San Jose beach .......................... 9 p. 2, irish pennants -p. 3, trip Regular sections: students -p. 1, abstract -p. 2, seminars p. 3, marine education services -p. 4, personnel ~p. 4, adventures of reports & travel p. 5, egabrag woes -p. 6, cruise barnacle bill -p. 5, fiscal office facts -p.5, attaboys reports & boat operations -p. 6, publications -p. 7, library -p. 7, to1.1y's tidings -P-9, p. 12 ·~ ·.. facilities -p. 12, editor's note Steve Opsahl will soon join the growing ranks of graduates of the Department of Marine Science. Steve: Studen( life in Port Aransas was great for me. UTMSI is an excellent place to do quality reseo.rch and have a little fun at the same time. Some ofmy best memories include Wilson parties, pig roasts, spring migration, Shorty's porch, every fishing trip, crawfish boils, road trips to Mexico, the duck blind, fishing Of course, none ofthis would have been possible without all the great peopletourneys, and many more. around to show me the ropes. My advice to people just arriving is to put on some old tennis shoes, go outside, and take a good look around. There is more out there than you realize. I can certainly say that I got more than I bargained for (including a set ofin-laws). SOURCES, TRANSFORMATIONS AND FATES OF VASCULAR PLANT-DERIVED ORGANIC MAITER IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS Stephen Paul Opsahl, Ph. D. Supervisor: Ronald Benner Compositional changes which occur during decomposition of vascular plant tissues have important implications for understanding the biogeochemical cycling oforganic matter in aquatic environments. Longterm changes in the chemical and isotopic composition of six different vascular plant tissues were investigated in litter-bag decomposition experiments which lasted up to four years. Analysis of the major structural polymers and a residual uncharacterized fraction during decomposition revealed the following general stability series from most to least stable: uncharacterized material > lignin 2:: bulk tissue > carbohydrates > cutin. The relative increase in uncharacterized material was substantial in herbaceous tissues and resulted from decreases in initially large, recognizable carbohydrate and cutin fractions. The persistence oflignin through advanced stages ofdecomposition supported the general qpplkation ofljgnin as a biomarker. However, molecular-level analysis ofunique lignin-derived oxidation produ"<::ts showed-that the use oflignin as a biomarker can be complicated by the presence ofrelatively labile ester-bound phenols. To overcome this problem, a new parameter was introduced, Au which excluded ester-bound phenols and enhanced lignin biomarker potential. Although initially more abundant than lignin, carbohydrates were relatively labile and were largely depleted in highly decomposed tissues. Analysis of neutral sugars indicated that cellulose was the most labile structural carbohydrate. In herbaceous tissues, both glucose and xylose were initially abundant and decomposed more rapidly than other neutral sugars, leading to increased yields of minor sugars, and a general trend towards compositional uniformity of neutral sugars in highly decomposed materic~l Photooxidation was exaffiined as a potentially important mechanism for selective removal of specific chemical components. Detritus exposed to direct sunlight contained much Changes in higher carbohydrate yields, similar levels of cutin acids, and a complete absence of lignin. stable carbon isotope compositions (b13C) of tissues during decomposition reflected changes in chemical · Exogenous composition. Shifts in 813C of up to 2%o were observed in tissues that became enriched in lignin~ nitrogen comprised 25-69% of the nitrogen in highly decomposed detritus. Shifts in b15N signatures caused by immobilization of exogenous nitrogen correlated with periods of extensive microbial activity. • Mr. Jeff Gossett, Arctic Submarine Laboratory, San Diego, Recent accomplishments on the Arctic Submarine Cruise, Wednesday, -September 13. ·.• Dr. Gilbert Rowe, Texas A & M University, Department of Oceanography, College Station, Variations in oxygen concentrations in the Mississippi River plume: data and a one-dimensional simulation, .Monday, September 25 ~ • Dr. Robert E. Hodson, University of Georgia, Department of Marine Science, Prokaryotic in situ PCR: a visual, molecular approach to characterizing marine bacterial populations, October 3, 2:00 p.m. m the Auditorium. · COASTAL BEND MONITORINGAND RESEARCH WORKSHOP-The MSI and the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program· sponsored a monitoring and research workshop at the MSI Visitors Center 11 September. More than 50 research scientists, state and federal agency staffand students attended the day-long workshop to discuss current projects monitoring fish, birds, sea turtles, marine mammals, benthic organisms, seagrass, plankton, water circulation, water quality and sediment quality in South Texas bays and estuaries. An item of primary concern was the specific requirements needed to collect measurements for each of the components without being unduly large, time-consuming and duplicative. In the afternoon, the diverse group of scientists were divided into three groups to address questions concerning: (1) what are the specific objectives of each program? (2) what are the current relevant efforts? (3) what is missing from current efforts? (4) what are the limitations of current/future efforts? (5) what should be our monitoring priorities? A report summarizing the workshop results and combined with abstracts ofthe individual participants will A follow-up workshop tentatively scheduled for next be published by the National Estuary Program. summer will prepare acomprehensive monitoring plan for the local bays that will improve the integration and cooperation between organizations that have regularly scheduled sampling programs. -Terry Whitledge Travel ending between September B and September 29 +Lee Fuiman, September 6-29, Ohan, Scotland and Bergen, Norway, to conduct research on larval fish swimming, in collaboration with Dr. Robert S. Batty at the Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory (Scotland); present seminar and confer with Dr. Arid Folkvord at the University of Bergen (Norw~y). +Joan Holt, September 10-12, College Station, Texas, to participate in the Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. +Joan Holt, September 15-18, Louisville, Kentucky, to participate in Seventh Annual Marine Aquarium Conference ofNorth America and present paper, Research on tropical marine ornamental fish and shrimp: spawning and growout. +Ken Dunton, James Kaldy, Sharon Herzka, Kun-Seop Lee, September 18-21, Port Isabel, Texas, to participate in research in lower Laguna Madre. +Terry Whitledge, September 19-20, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to attend NECOP (Nutrient Enhanced Costal Ocean Productivity) technical advisory committee meeting. +Ron Benner, September 24--27, Savannah, Georgia, to attend Ocean Margins meeting. _, T Ocean Week -Next week Port Aransas ISD celebrates its 8th OCEAN WEEK. Project OCEAN WEEK was piloted in Port Aransas in 1988 with support from NSF. In OCEAN WEEK, as in the current MARE Project, each grade level studies a different marine habitat. The entire school becomes the ocean during an OCEAN WEEK celebration, with classrooms decorated as the habitat studied and classes taking field trips and host guest speakers. Students from Andrea Cantu's 7th grade science class will join an MES-led field trip to the local jetties with follow-up labs in the pier laboratory. On Monday, two classes of 1st graders will visit the jetty and participate in activities in the pier lab. On Tuesday, Bill Slingerland's High School Marine Science Class will take the 3rd grade to the marsh and the Kinder kids will study a variety of crabs provided by MES. On Wednesday, Rick Tinnin will escort the 2nd graders to the Padre Island National Seashore for a beach study and scavenger hunt. The Kinder students will study urchins and seastars-furnished by MES. On Thursday, Rick will visit with the Kinder class for a lesson on fish and some fish-printing. Thursday night is an open house and everyone is invited to visit the "Ocean" in the students' classrooms. Friday culminates with a beach party for all of the elementary students and-a marsh trip for Ms. C~~tu's science classes. ... On Saturday, MES hosts 25 3rd grade teachers from Austin and Corpus who are participating in the NSF- sponsored Marine Activities Resources and Education (MARE) program. They are one ofthe six grade level groups who are participating in habitat specific workshops. This gives the teachers one more chance to visit their habitat, collect representative samples to take back to their classes, make videos and take pictures to share with students. These weekend workshops will continue through November. -Rick Tinnin James Cameron has resigned. MS! Employees Proud Parents of P .A.I.S.D. -FIRST SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLLS • OLSEN ELEMENTARY A HONOR ROLL fourth grade: Jennifer Seguin fifth grade: Lauren Kalke • OLSEN ELEMENTARY AfB HONOR ROLL fourth grade: Jack Montagna, James Cantu • BRUNDRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL A HONOR ROLL sixth grade: Nicole Buskey, Karli Dunton, Tomi Jackson, Alex Seguin, Stephanie Tinnin seventh grade: Rachel Pearson eighth grade: Nathan Dunton • BRUNDRETT MIDDLE SCHOOL AfB HONOR ROLL sixth grade: Brince Abel, Tess Montagna _ . ,seventh grade: Sean Cantu, Sarah Seguin · · · eighth grade: Chris Kalke, Kate Montagna, Patricia Tinnin • HIGH SCHOOL AfB HONOR ROLL ninth grade: Matt Pearson Whatever we do in this lifetime is recorded somewhere in someone's memory. Or better yet, there is someone to tell the story for all to hear. I, Barnacle Bill, not only tell stories, I make stories. Everywhere I go and everything I do has potential of becoming an adventure. Something is going to happen. A while back someone discarded an old sailboard, which looked to be in bad bad shape. Barnacle took it home. Replacing a few missing parts (rudder, tiller, centerboard, mast and sail) I put this treasure back into almost perfect condition. Sailing it is like giving mouth to mouth to a dying fish. It can be done, but it takes lots of practice. I specialize in sailing after the sun sinks really low. Everything looks better in the darkness of night. Wyatt Harris, after reading some of my adventures of the past, asked did all this stuff really happen? You bet. One evening Wyatt's lovely wife was looking out over the dimly moon lit cove. A sailing craft came screaming out of the darkness passing them in a flash. She asked; ·who was that fool sailing without a light? Without thinking, Wyatt answered, probably Barnacle Bill. I can't believe he had made such a rash judgement without any thought at all. I've been stopped two times by the Coast Guard. Once for excessive speed and once for no tail-lights. Who ever heard ofsuch nonsense? When they asked where I was coming from-would you believe I said Galveston. ()OYOTE (that's my boat) has been kind of sad lately. S4e has about an acre oforightwork. For you_landlubbers, brightwor~ i~ Jike grass. )'.~m mow y._?urs weekly. I varnish mine yearly. More like all year. Enjoy the air conditioning during ~his hot spell. That's my job. That's what I do. Until next time, did I ever tell you about the... -Bill Piepmeier Please be sure the gallons and price per gallon for fuel are indicated on Gasoline credit cards the credit slip. This is important so we can get the road tax credit. Also be sure to indicate ifit is for a boat rather than a vehicle. • We wanted to say thank you for a wonderful weekend. We enjoyed the activities, learned many things, and became excited about teaching with the MA.R.E. units. Please also express.our appreciation to the ladies in the cafeteria. The food was delicious and they were always so helpful and cheerful. (To Rick Tinnin and Pat Lamas from the Davis Elementary Second Grade Team) • On behalfofthe National Research Council, I want to express to you our deep appreciation for your service as a member ofthe Marine Board Committee on Shipborne Wastes ofthe Commission on Engineering and Technical Syste'ms and your participation in all phases ofits work. The members ofthe Commission, the Board, and I ·'are aware ofthe personal effort required in the accomplishment ofyour tasks associated with the Board's activities. Please accept our thanks for the time and specialized knowledge you have contributed to the National Research Council and for a job well done. Enclosed for your records is a copy ofthe report Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans. With the publication ofthis report, the work ofyour committee is completed, and the committee is hereby disbanded. . ..- (To Tony Amos from Bruce Alberts, Chairman, National Research Council) HOUND DOG IN NEW ORLEANS -(I guess this is the second of a series on MS/ dogs in New Orleans. Bob Jones e-mailed the following after reading last issue's Barnacle Bill story of JoJo relieving himself in a New Orleans shop) Suddenly we found ourselves headed back to Texas for a new job with UTMSI (Program Manager, BLM/OCS). Stopped in New Orleans as did Barnacle. We checked into a highrise Holiday Inn near the French Quarter. They wouldn't allow old Hound Dog in the room, but had a kennel one level below the There were no other basement garage. No problem, right? We dropped our friend off in the kennel. animals there. He just looked out ofhis cell with that floppy~tipped smile hounds have and wagged his tail. Sally, Robert, Jeff and I were in the elevator Gee, we thought, he likes his room in the Holiday Inn. passing about the 10th floor, when suddenly up the elevator shaft, and throughout the hotel, came this gradually rising Hoooooooooooooooooo!!! Old Hound Dog had never uttered such a prodigiously long howl in his short career of treeing raccoons. AB we left the elevator heading down the hall for our room, folks One gent asked, "What on earth is that God awful noise?" were opening their doors and peering out. "Beats me," I said as we swept past and disappeared into our room. Went on for hours. Ah, but he was a character. Hound Dog used to walk to school with the kids and sleep in the back of one I remember one day when a of the classrooms until time to go home. Everybody in Port A knew him. deputy constable stopped his patrol car in front of our house on Avenue A.c I-. thought,. "n9w what?".. The deputy leaned over and opened the passenger side door and his prisoner jumped down to the ground and trotted up to our door. I heard the deputy say as he drove off, "Have a nice day Hound Dog old buddy." Yes, only in early Port A could a dog get a ride home from a hard day around town. I can still see his genes in some of the boonie dogs on the island. Those were the days. -Robert S. Jones ETTA cruise to Port Isabel -The EITA spent most of last week in the lower Laguna Madre on research related to the biology and ecology of the turtle grass Thalassia testudinium. Joining the EITA on this delightful cruise··were Ken Dunton, Jim Kaldy, Sharon Herzka and Kun-Seop Lee. The E'ITA performed flawlessly to and from Port Isabel.·The total running time was about seven hours and fuel consumption ranged from 21 to 23 gallons per hour. The crew felt that the newly built (Peterbiltlike) generator cover resulted in the improved fuel consumption and speed. We thank both Noe (for the ideas) and Mark (for implementing them) in their efforts to make this most recent ETI'A trip like the perfect ones of times past (we even avoided the first norther of the season). -Ken Dunton Cruise #95-651 for the Geochemistry and Environmental Research Group ofTexas A & M University, College Station, got underway at 0100, September 22, 1995 with Ian McDonald as qhief Scientist. The cruise called for a rendezvous with an airplane overflight. Strong winds (with gusts of 51 mph) and high s·eas restricted progress and itwas impossible to reach the designated point in time. The RIVLONGHORN returned to port late on the 22nd. RIVLONGHORN departed again, leaving at midnight, Saturday the 23rd. Reasonable weather prevailed and a successful rendezvous was.made at the next overflight. As of 1500 on September 28, RIVLONGHORN was returning.to Port Arans~s. New listings since June 1995 1995. Mating behavior in swarms of Ambler, J.W., S.A Broadwater, E.J. Buskey and J.O. Peterson. Diothona oculata. Journal ofMarine and Freshwater Behavior and Physiology (in press). Amon, R.M.W. and R. Benner. 1995. Bacterial utilization of different size classes of dissolved organic matter. Limnology and Oceanography (in press). Benner, R., S. Opsahl, G. Chin-Leo and J.E. Richey. 1995. Bacterial carbon metabolism in the Amazon River system. Limnology and Oceanography (in press). Dunton, KH. and P.K. Dayton. 1995. The biology of high latitude kelp. Proceedings ofthe Symposium on the Ecology ofFjords and Coastal Waters. Amsterdam: Else\_7-ier Press (in press). Hennes, KP., AM. Chan and C.A Suttle. 1995. Fluorescently labelled virus probes show that natural microbial communities. AppliedEnvironmental virus populations cancontrol the struc~~reofmarin~_ . _ · M_icrobiology 61:(in press). Variation in macroalgal species composition and Kaldy, J.E., K.H.-Dunton and AB. Czerny. 1995. abundance on a rock jetty in the northwest Gulf of Mexico. Botanica Marina (in press). Montagna, P.A. 1995. Rates of meiofaunal microbivory: a review. Vie et Milieu 45:1-10. 1995. Meiofaunal and microbial trophic Montagna, P.A., J.E. Bauer, D. Hardin, and R.B. Spies. interactions in a natural submarine hydrocarbon seep. Vie et Milieu 45:17-26. Montagna, P.A., G.F. Blanchard and A Dinet. 1995. ~ffect of production .~nd biomass of intertidal Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and microphytobenthos on meiofaunal grazing rates. Ecology 185:149-165. Opsahl, S. And R. Benner, Early diagenesis of vascular plant tissues: lignin and cutin decomposition and biogeochemical implications. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (in press). -compiled by Patty Webb The library acknowledges the gifts ofbooks, journals and reports from Dr. Hinton D. Hoese. Dick Hoese was a student here many years ago and is co-author ofFishes of the GulfofMexico with emphasis on Texas and Loui:siana. Dr. Hoese's interest in this -Ruth Grundy . collection is very much appreciated. NEW BOOKS Mary Anderson Abell Endowment The bio-physics ofmarine larval dispersal. Sammarco & Heron (eds). 1994. Dynamics and exchanges in estuaries and the coastal zone. David Prandle (ed). 1992. Introduction to thegeneral principles ofaquaculture. Ackefors, Huner, & Konikoff. 1994. Molecular genetics in fisheries. Carva~ho & ~Pitcher (eds). 1995. Nearshore and estuarine cohesive sediment transport. A.J. Mehta. 1993. Tropical mangrove ecosystems. Robertson & Alongi (eds). 1992. Marine Science Advisory Council Special Funds Formation and evolution ofmultiple tidal inlets. Aubrey & .Giese (eds). 1993. Poleward fiows along eastern ocean boundaries. S.J. Neshyba et al. 1989 Residual currents and long-term transport. R.T. Cheng (ed). 1990. Seasonal and interannual variability ofthe western Mediterranean Sea. Paul E. La Violette (ed). 1994. General Libraries Automatic Book Purchase Plan Among whales. Roger Payne. 1995. An assessment ofAtlantic bluefin tuna. National Research Council. 1994. Behavioural ecology offishes. Huntingford & Torricelli (ed). 1993. Biological assessment and criteria, tools for water resource planning and decision making. Davis & Simon (eds). 1995. Broodstock management and egg and larval quality. Bromage & Roberts (eds). 1995. Coastal marine ecology. Underwood & Chapman. 1995. Coastal problems. Viles & Spencer. 1995. Design offishways and other fish facilities. 2nd ed. C.H. Clay. 1995. Encyclopedia offishes. J.R. Paxton & W.N. Eschmeyer. 1995. Eutrophic shallow estuaries and lagoons. Arthur J. McComb. 1995. Hake fisheries, ecology and markets. Albeit & Pitch.er (eds). 1995. Bottom soils, sediment, and pond aquaculture. Claude E. Boyd. 1995. Microfauna marina. Vol.9 Peter Ax (ed). 1994. Mid-oceanic ridges, m,ountains below sea level. Adolphe Nicholas. 1995. Ocean planet. · Judi,th Gradwohl (ed). 1995. Ocean acoustic tomography. Munk, Worchester & Wunsch. 1995. Priorities for coastal ecosystem science. National Research Council. 1994. Statistics for the environment 2, water related issues. Barnett & Turkm.an (eds). 1994. Use ofaquatic invertebrates as tools for monitoring ofenvironmental hazards. Werner E.G. Muller (ed). 1994. Gifts/Exchange Aquatic communities, swcimps and tall-herb ferns. J.S. Rodwell (ed). 1991. Bridges to the world'ofwater. Phyllis J .. Perry. 1995. Transkei coastal fisheries resources. J.P. Fielding et al. 1994. Ion channels·and genetic diseases. Dawson & Frizzell (eds). 1995. Lower organisms and their role in the food web. European Marine Biology Symposium 15th : 1980 : Kiel. Distribution and activity of microorganisms in the sea. 4th European -Marine Microbiology Symposium. 1990. Nitrogen, phosphorus, plankton and oxygen deficiency in the German Bight and in Kiel Bay. Sebastian A. .. Gerlach (ed). 1990. Baltic sea environment, history -eutrophication -recruitment -ecotoxicology. 10th Symposium ofthe-Baltic Marine Biologists. 1987. Biological features ofthe Baltic. 5th Symposium of the Baltic Marine Biologists. 1978. Pescados y mariscbs del las aguas Mexicanas. Catalogo -recetario. 1985. Ecological characterization ofthe southern Quintana Roo Coral ReefSystem. John W. Tunnell, Jr et al. 1993.Identification oflarval fishes ofthe Great Lakes basin. Nancy A. Auer (ed). 1982. Tide Predictions for October (For tidal heights at the tide tower, South Jetty, the Aransas Pass. Heights are in feet above or below mean sea level. The shaded area is nighttime. Remember, this is tidal height, not tidal current. Slack water is when the wigglr line crosses the MSL line, not at peaks and valleys, where the tidal current will be a full flood or ebb.) 2 :r :r: fll I'll .... .... Cl Gl :r :r 0 .... .... 0 -1 .... ~ -1 ~ ~ 2 :r :r: fT1 I'll .... .... Gl Gl :r :r 0 .... .... 0 -1 .... ~ -1 ~~ "' ~ -2 --;;..-.;:...,.,....,..r _z 2 :r fT1 .... C) :r 0 .... -1 .... !!: -2 lC ~-..... :r: 2 ......-~-.-.- 2 :r fT1 I'll HH Cl Gl :c :c 0 .... .... 0 - :; -1 ~ 2 :r 111 1 _HG) J: 0 .... -2 The RIV (Research Vehicle) GATOR made its eighth surv~y of San Jose Island last Sunday (we do the surveys at an 8-day interval, rather than weekly to avoid interference with other regular field work) on a beautiful, cool, sunny day, the first day of Fall. The GATOR looks somewhat like the Apollo Lunar Rover when we take it to San Jose these days because of the equipment added, particulru:~y the weather system, which has an anemometer, temperature and humidity sensors on a pole extending-above the sunshade canopy.. On the "dash board" we mount a GPS and a laptop computer, secured there using 9 a space-age super velcro called "Mushroom Lok". This stuff works well to secure computers on research vessels in the Antarctic (and even on the LONGHORN), but is occasionally jarred loose by the somewhat rough ride of the GATOR! At one time I looked with horror as the GPS bounced off the dash and disappeared from sight under the vehicle, held on only by the curly battery cord. It did not stop functionir_:although the cord is now stretched beyond its intended limit. R/V GATOR SAN 00SE I. UNDERWAY DATA; 09-24-1995 SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES THIS DAY; OnEi1 IHVE5TI40AT"IOH8 •nd ICJTEB L::;;e:= : o:n cu: : :::un::: an~ re:;.i r-n ~ :: ;.:r ney5 f='~~.,:: ::ne tur!. ! r ::>::in e . ?:--:::a::.,. uncovr-r ::l :::v :iir;n t.iCr !i 203~:1 ~ fa _.:g =i ...w;; ~,~,sq..... ··~ F -~o -20~----~~<--C'-'--~-------~ -20 0 ~ ......s.::i'~.. ., . p, 2e O"N 1030 IAf! flRE!!9L!!E 1-c!J 1030 10.XIMtlM• 21.4 AT 1501 HRS. MINIMtlM• 0.0 AT 2109 HRS. 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HIGH:.....· 90.6 .• ~ .. ,,,.,:9,0.5. .. .~;;.:·· :~Jl;t;\i{:~-:~·;;:tiilJ~!~:.~'.~{~·i~-::~··:· :: ;:m·.:•.:.·: ••:··~::-·:·: ::·:•··~~··•: :·.·: :j~~~::· •: ·~i~ -. -Tony Amos Tlzis was the first time tlze airNote:Friday September 22, the air temperature dipped to 57.2 (14.1CJ with the first cold front of the season. temperature was below 70 degrees since May 20, and the first time it dropped below 60 (21 .1CJ since April 24. The sea cooled down to 74.9 (23.BCJ. ~ ..... . .... .. ' ... Cooling tower -A contract was entered early in the summer for a major repair and refurbishment of the cooling tower which serves the two main chillers at MSI. Work has been delayed awaiting cooler weather in November. The cooling tower serves the Administration Building, Laboratory Building, Dormitory, Visitor Center/Library, Cafeteria and Dorm A. During the work, which will take about one week, only "outside" air will be available for circulation from the air handlers. This week one of the two fans serving the tower decided it could not wait to be replaced. Ho\vever the maintenance crew is taking measures to get by with one fan or put in a temporary replacement. We trust a heat wave will not occur in November. Warehouse-: Tue MSI warehouse, unofficially known as the Sakewitz Warehouse, has been condemned as a safety hazard and is scheduled for demolition. Specifications have already been prepared and a prebid conference is set for Friday, October 6. The work includes both asbestos and paint abatement. The old building will be completely removed and the area sodded with grass. The Sakewitz Warehouse began life as a Country/Western Dance Pavilion back in the pre-Celia/White Marlin Enterprises days. After The University acquired the boat basin property the old pavilion, which had been partially destroyed in Hurricane Celia, was rebuilt into a r·esidence for the University's police officer·; Later-it was converted to a warehouse. A new warehouse is on the MSI list of requests, but has not, as yet, been approved. Paving-A contract for paving has been entered with Island Construction, Inc. and work should begin very soon. One portion of the work involves the boat basin and provides for a one-way safe unloading area for school buses bringing children to voyages on the RIV KATY. The other portion provides a paved road and parking area for the MSI Pier. Serious stuff: We try to have each student graduating from the Department of Marine Science on the masthead ofthe LazGaz, along with some general article or comments and an abstract of their thesis or dissertation. Often the-abstract will be somewhat esoteric. Nevertheless we feel the abstracts do belong in the LazGaz. Not so serious stuff: Having experienced my own misadventures with sailboards, I was intrigued with the idea of Barnacle screaming around the PA boat basin in the darkness in his rehabilitated throw-away sailboard, and especially intrigued that he had replaced the missing rudder (since sailboards don't have rudders). My own sailboard has been drydocked since before a back operation. While Barnacle's adventures make me want to try out a new boom-purchased but never used, remembrances of my half-century-plus carcass catapaulting through space to land in a loud splash cause me to leave the new boom in its box. Hound Dog stuff: Bob Jones' Hound Dog was named after iny own Hound Dog of even earlier years, who never made it to New Orleans, but had some adventures in PA, such as an accidental swim in the UT boat basin, being rescued by Captain Elgie Wingfield of the RIV LORENE just as Hound Dog could barely paddle another stroke. Another time Hound Dog and I fought a large rattlesnake together, somehow destroying my bicycle in the· process, the details being too embarrassing to relate. Thanks to Steve Opsahl, Terry Whitledge, Ken Dunton, Rick Tinnin, Tony Amos, Ruth Grundy, Lynn Amos, Linda Yates, JoAnn Page, Kathy Quade and Patty Webb for help with this issue of the LazGaz. -John Thompson 12