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Last night we held a science meeting to agree our plans and priorities for the remainder of the voyage. The general consensus is that we continue to work hard to increase our sample size - i.e. do more of what we have been doing.
The weather continues to be generally favourable, however today we have been a bit frustrated by the visibility which has been restricted in snow and sleet. As I write we have just tracked down another blue whale which is keeping our success rate from acoustic detection to visual intercept. This is a remarkable outcome which far exceeds expectations.
Depending on where the whales take us, we have about 5-7 days left in the ice edge area before we head for home.
Until Tomorrow,
Regards Chris, Margaret, and the VWhales Team
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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.