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The 2nd Continuous Plankton Recorder was deployed at midnight. As part of the Southern Ocean – Continuous Plankton Recorder (SO-CPR) survey, zooplankton samples have been intensively collected on most Aurora Australis voyages to the Antarctic continent and back since 1991. Antarctic plankton are expected to be sensitive and vulnerable to climate change. SO-CPR was established by the AAD as a monitoring program on krill and zooplankton. It provides sustained fundamental observations on variation in plankton biodiversity, distribution and abundance to detect and assess potential effects of climate change at the base of the food web. These observations underpin other research for management of the region. SO-CPR is a recognised international monitoring facility, supported by several nations and supports other Antarctic and international programs.
We turned back our clocks last night by 1 hour. When we departed Hobart we were on UTC +11 and will change another 5 hours until we are the same time as Mawson (UTC +5)
Cheers
Leanne, Simon and Amy
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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.