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As our trusty forecasters predicted, the swell increased overnight, the first test of how well everyone has stowed their gear in their cabins! The forecast is for even rougher seas tomorrow, up to 6.5m. The rougher weather is greeted with mixed reactions by expeditioners, with some retiring to their bunks, while others revel in watching the majesty and power of the Southern Ocean from the bridge. Thanks to the dedication and efficiency of the ship’s crew, the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) was retrieved successfully this morning amidst substantial wash on the trawl deck. Another recording mechanism was loaded, and the unit re-deployed behind the ship. It is anticipated there will be 4 or 5 tows undertaken prior to our arrival at the ice-edge. The Social Committee have put together a great plan of events with the first of these being the Iceberg Competition. Recording sheets with dates and times are posted on the restaurant whiteboard and, for a nominal fee, participants can guess the time and date that the first iceberg will be sighted. Part-proceeds will be donated to Camp Quality. As we continue to make our way southward, it is time for another clock change. Clocks will be retarded one more hour tonight.
REGARDS: Karin, Sharon & Lance
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.