Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16455
Universal time (UTC):
06:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
66° 38′ S, 69° 10′ E
Heading:
240
Speed:
0.5 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
120 NM
Weather conditions:
Clear skies. Wind 15-20 knots South East
Air temperature:
−2.5 °C
Sea conditions:
moderate sea, low swell
Sea temperature:
0.49 °C

Comments

Currently retrieving sediment trap. As predicted, major krill swarms have appeared for the first time on the last day of krill work. CTDs tonight then head off to enjoy some oceanography tomorrow. Regards, Steve and Ruth

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