Hi Ms. Herrmann, I loved the video of the snails and limpets! I never knew they could move so enthusiastically, and it's interesting to learn about how acidification would affect them. The midges sound like fascinating little insects too with how specially adapted they are--it seems so strange that they have to be kept in a freezer to survive, but I guess that makes sense! Do people ever get stuck away from the station because of brash ice when they go out on the zodiacs? I know you have those special bins with materials in case you get trapped on an island, but I can't remember if that is only for extreme bad weather or what. I saw that there was a major fire at the King George Island station. Was this something you'd heard about? It made me think of you and everyone else at McMurdo. Unfortunately, I won't be able to hear your presentation on Friday! I will be on my way to Florida for an extended spring break. I'll be back by the time you return though, so I'm sure there will be lots to see then as well. Mila