Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 20:39
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Seawater Property Changes in the Southern Ocean

HI, my name is Hennessey from Mr. woods class. I was wondering how cold is it ? How is life on a ship? How many animals have you seen , Can you send a picture of the animals you have seen. What is the main weather where you are?

HAVE A GREAT EXPEDITION!!!!!!!!!

                                                Sincerly, Hennessey
Thu, 03/31/2011 - 13:59

Juan Botella

Hi Hennessey, thanks for writing. It is not too cold when we are in open waters; just
around freezing. Close tot he continent it does get much colder, around 10
F. I have seen the following flying birds: Skuas, Petreles and Albatross. I
have seen the following seals: Wedell, Leopard and Crabeater. We saw from a
far distance Minke whales and Orcas, and form a very close distance
HUmpback whales. We have seen tons of Adélie penguins and a few Emperor
penguins. I cannot send you pictures but you can see them on the journal.
Thanks for writing,
Juan.