Journals 2007/2008

Mark Harris
Layton High School, Layton, UT

"Antarctic Crabeater Seal Tagging and Icefish Adaptation Studies Research Vessel Laurence M. Gould" May 9, 2007 - June 6, 2007

Journal Index: May 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16        17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24        25 - 26 - 27 - 28 - 29 - 30 Research Experience Video Additional Resources

May 20, 2007
Switching Teams at Palmer Station

I spent the day relaxing and recovering from a great fishing trip. The fishing was not so great for the ice fish scientists, but I had a great time. I love working hard and doing things I have never done before. This will be something that I know, in my lifetime, I will probably never get to do again, and I am OK with that (a little smile).

Just resting today and thinking of home. I am missing the sunshine. It just seems to snow a lot down here. The snow isn't hard, just always a light snow and fairly cold, probably around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hunting for Crab Eater Seals will be the agenda for tomorrow. Another first time adventure for me, getting on an ice flow and capturing a 500 pound seal. I have no idea how this is going to play out, but I will keep you informed.

Palmer Station, Antarctica