Scientists discuss the scientific sampling plan for Oceanic Anoxic Event 1B—a time of unique oceanographic conditions when a lot of organic matter accumulated in the deep sea about 110 million years ago. From left to right: Jean-Claude Sibuet (Co-chief Scientist; France), Michela Arnaboldi (Organic Geochemist; USA), Mark Leckie (Micropaleontologist; USA), and Brian Tucholke (Co-chief scientist; USA).