The weather on our last day of the trip mirrored our feelings on beginning our return journey from paradise back to St Andrews. The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits completely though and we excitedly embarked on an…
Today, we spent the day in Tierra del Fuego National Park on the outskirts of Ushuaia. The sun rose in a cloudless sky and the temperature felt tropical after the cold shifts in Antarctica. It was the first day after…
Another early morning (the final morning) on the Plancius – it may be the last day but time and tide waits for no marine biologist! We hoped to squeeze in one final bird survey as we pulled alongside the pier in…
Today started in the same way as yesterday ended! Our visibility was obscured by heavy fog, which frustrated those on marine mammal and bird surveys. Furthermore a slightly breezy “Drake Lake” became a “Drake Shake”…
Sadly today was the beginning of our journey back from Antarctica to Ushuaia, across the Drake’s Passage. We will be spending two full days at sea (including today) and should arrive back to port in Ushuaia early on…
Today was our fourth and final day along the Western Antarctic Peninsula. We received a 6:30 wake-up call from the expedition leader to take part in a sun rise zodiac cruise in Cierva Cove. This was a beautiful bay…
Another incredible day in Antarctica! The day got off to a blistery but slow start with relatively few whales and birds along with the news that the winds had blown ice to the shore meaning it was impossible to do a…
Once again, survey effort starts at first light (6.30 am). This is our second day in the Antarctic, but ask any of us how long we’ve been here and we’d tell you we’ve been scanning the ocean, getting in and out of…
It’s my birthday today! We are in Wilhelmina Bay in the Western Antarctic Peninsula, the weather is clear and we are all up at the crack of dawn. Marine mammal surveys begin at 0700 am, and the birthday wishes are…
It is only our second day at sea, but everyone seems to have developed sturdy sea-legs! None more so than our excellent crew on the Plancius, who despite the severe rolling of the ship moved gracefully around the…
