![Scientist on board the JOIDES Resolution looking at microfossils](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/003/386/full/JOIDES_ART_01_DiscoveringSecretPast_Antarctica_ScientistIsabelaOnboard.jpg?1674170695)
Sedimentologist Isabela Cordeiro de Sousa looking at microfossils from millions of years ago. Scientists like Isabela have access to a wide range of scientific equipment on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution. This means scientists can collect samples and then analyse them on board.