Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 13:04
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Adaptations of Marine Worms in Antarctica

how does it feel to be in that kind of temperatures?

Fri, 09/23/2011 - 14:38

Michael League

Hi there!Well, to be perfectly honest, it's pretty cold. I will say that there
is a major difference between -20˚F and -40˚F. The wind also makes a
huge difference. -20˚F with no wind and my ECW gear on actually feels
nice.
Dr. Marsh says that diving in the water, even with all our dive gear
feels equivalent to -40˚F in the air.
Currently, it's -40˚F outside, but the wind is blowing strongly. With
the wind chill factored in, it feels like -81˚F. It definitely feels
cold today!
Thanks for the great question.
Mike
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