Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18791
Universal time (UTC):
07:00
Australian time (AEST):
18:00
Position:
64° 8′ S, 81° 10′ E
Heading:
varying due to transit in ice (209 deg T)
Speed:
8.2 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
158 NM
Weather conditions:
8/8 cloud cover, Nth E’ly winds 5 knots
Air temperature:
−04.3 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−01.6 °C

Comments

We continue to pick our way through the pack ice, being fortunate to find some open leads of water along the way. A curious giant petrel has given everyone the chance to get some close up snaps. Last night saw our last clock change – we are now on the same time as Davis station ?
Rosters have been posted to advise all of their roles during resupply and final briefings.

Last night was the biggest night yet at the talks with Mel giving a presentation on the Davis Aquarium, Susan providing an insight into the Mawson Penguin Program and Tui rounding up the night with “Galapagos Today, 50 years of Science and Conservation”
REGARDS: Sharon and Leanne

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