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We moved slowly yesterday in strong winds and blowing snow, stopping in the late afternoon to try out the krill pump which has been set up in the CTD room. The aft 7 ton crane was then used to lower the 15m hose and intake nozzle into the water. We pumped until late last night stopping when large pieces of ice broke away and began to drift toward the hose. The system seems to be successful although we didn't catch any of the species we are interested in.
Overnight we were in some of the heaviest, snow covered pack many of us have encountered before but we are moving slowly and have managed only 13 miles since the last ice station,
We are now in search of ice station 5.
Cheers
Andy, Brett
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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.