Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17565
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
62° 35′ S, 80° 0′ E
Heading:
on station
Distance in last 24 hours:
120 NM
Weather conditions:
cloudy, sunny periods, good visibility, wind 1.1 kts
Air temperature:
0.2 °C
Sea conditions:
calm and low swell
Sea temperature:
0.8 °C

Comments

Successful retrieval of second whale acoustic recording package (ARP)in near perfect sea conditions at 10.00 local time today, replacement ARP being prepared for launch. Jade berg overload yesterday as we made good progress down the transect. Caught one krill, things are looking up. REGARDS Steve and Ruth

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