One of the large yellow ducts, or slinkies, being recovered through a dive hole in the sea ice to the surface. Divers guided the four 40m long slinkies to the dive hole with the aid of lift bags.
One of the ducts, or ‘slinkies', being recovered to the surface. Divers guided the four 40m long slinkies to the dive hole with the aid of lift bags. Photo: Nick Roden

The Antarctic Free Ocean Carbon Enrichment experiment was successfully concluded over the last two weeks.

We conducted the final round of sampling, recovered all underwater equipment to the surface and returned it to station along with all of our land-based infrastructure.

It’s been a very busy couple of weeks and a great effort from our entire team. Now, we just have to pack everything up and head home on the final flight of the season.

Glenn Johnstone — Project Manager

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The yellow ducting dismantled into its original 10m long sections and tied up on the sea ice, ready to be transported back to station
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