Information

Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
18435
Universal time (UTC):
20:00
Australian time (AEST):
07:00
Position:
65° 32′ S, 162° 19′ E
Heading:
123 degrees (True)
Speed:
10.1 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
196 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind Speed 10 knots from 123 degrees, snow showers and fog.
Air temperature:
−1.6 °C
Sea conditions:
Long low NNW swell with a shorter S'ly swell developing
Sea temperature:
−1.4 °C

Comments

The word on everyone's lips today is FOG. Some put other words in front of it that I can't type here, others use it wisely in positive statements about it's disappearance, either way, we are surrounded by it for the second day in a row. We are currently heading back to the southern end of Young Island in the Balleny Island group, to the area that was productive in terms of whale abundance and previous work. We have placed Remora along side again early this morning in the anticipation of scientific work and are eagerly waiting for the fog to clear to sight whales. The sea conditions and wind strength are suitable for work. The 'hurry up and wait game' continues. The seabird count of species sighted still stands at 45. Here is a quick summary of scientific work completed to date; 20 satellite tags deployed, 24 whale biopsies taken, 27 fluke (whale tails used for identification purposes) photos recorded and 50 sono-buoys deployed (underwater microphones that listen to the whales). Regards Hully, Sarah and Nick

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