Linda Tatreau

Matt Heintz

What is your job on the ship? Expedition leader of Jason group.

How long have you been doing this?10 years.

What is your favorite part of what you do?
Building and testing deep sea vehicles.

What is the least favorite part of your work?
Management.

How/why did you get into this field?
Long term interest in the deep ocean and the technology required to get there.

What are your career goals?
To continue to be involved in the design, construction, and operation of dep diving submersibles.

What is the biggest misconception about what you do?
That going to sea is fun.

What is the most important skill/trait that you rely on?
Common sense

What is your most memorable experience from your career?
Exploring hydro-thermal vents as an Alvin pilot.

Tell us something about yourself.
I live in Woods Hole, Ma. I have a 38' sailboat. I scuba dive and snow ski.