Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 04:31
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Seafloor Organisms and Changing Ocean Conditions in Antarctic

Nell,

Good morning from South LE. Your berth area looks like there's more space than on the CG Cutter's Jeff's been on! How's the food so far? - fresh since you've just left? Is there a separate wardroom or do you eat in the lounge area? What wildlife have you seen on the water?

Does your survival suit have a GPS or just a beacon?

Tami

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 08:11

Nell Herrmann

Hi Tami and 2nd period South LE!The food is great! For lunch I had meatloaf, fresh asparagus, fresh broccoli and cauliflower. My berthing area is actually pretty comfortable. Since I'm down in the cargo hold (below deck) the ride is a bit less bumpy. There is a separate galley and mess hall; I'll post pictures of that soon. I've seen a lot of birds including giant petrels (the projectile vomiting birds that Dr. Amsler talked about during his visit), Antarctic skuas and Southern cormorants. Before lunch I saw a pod of dusky sided dolphins. That was exciting!
My survival suit doesn't have GPS; just a beacon. We had a man overboard drill after lunch today!
Keep in touch,
Nell

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 08:35

Anonymous

Did you have a job for the man overboard drill? How cold is the water? How long will your survival suit keep you warm? Is there an international coast guard presence in Antarctic - who helps mariners in need? Tami