Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 06:43
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Lake Ecosystems in Antarctica

Are the seals dangerous but cute?Surprised

What was your favorite dangerous exphidition out of them all?Smile

 

We are from Mr. Dyer's class 

 

Hannah Innocent KimWink

Fri, 12/05/2008 - 12:48

Robin Ellwood

Hello Hannah and Kim,
So sorry for the delay in responding - I was in travel mode and then my computer needed a new keyboard!
The Weddell seals are not dangerous at all! They are so playful and curious! It's almost like they are saying "hey - you swim funny, let us show you how it's really done... watch this!"
We didn't really have any dangerous expeditions. We are very careful with everything we do. I suppose people might argue that diving under 15 feet of ice is dangerous, but we have so many safety systems is place that it feels safe!
The only "nervous" moment I had was when the zipper pull to remove the dive helmit broke and my team-mates couldn't get the helmet off my head...I didn't like that feeling, but was COMPLETELY safe and had PLENTY of air!
Cheers,
Robin 

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 06:49

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Are you going to explore any were else?