By putting a net through these schools occasionally, it also tells us about the
type of krill that are in there. Are they males? Are they females? Are they carrying eggs? What
size are they? And all of this information refines our biomass estimate even further.
Can we shake hands? Can you do that? Can I give my mum a hug? What are we allowed to do?
We're all pretty excited I think to celebrate the middle of the year with a
bit of a dip, although I think there's some nervous tummies around station this morning
and some sweaty palms, at the thought of jumping into minus two degree water.
(Go Maddie!!) (Woohoo!)
How you feeling Maddie?
I can't feel anything.
This is the the last great adventure on earth. A 1300 kilometre expedition.
And so this season will deliver the last of the tractors, the vans and accommodation.
When you package all that up it really is like Christmas arriving in August in Antarctica.
(Ship horn)
Hello Hobart!
It sends a clear signal about our commitment to Antarctic research,
whether it be Southern Ocean's climate science, the role of our expeditioners, our understanding of
marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean. We're taking it now to another level.
(Traditional Tasmanian Aboriginal singing)
Look after the ship everybody.
Trying to catch up buddy? Eh?.
Yeah, I know, I know, come on, keep up.