Winds are down to 20 knots. We were able to launch the
CTD yesterday but the seas were still too rough for ROV or SCUBA
operations. At the controls of the winch is Andy Stuhan. After the CTD was
recovered, Ginger Elrod got the towfish ready to go and then it was
lowered slowly into the water. Off in the distance we have been seeing
shipping for the first time since we left Moss Landing on March 13th.
Today we are planning on a full day of science operations starting with a
CTD station in the early morning followed by the ROV and bluewater divers.
We should be on station for about 9 hours.
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Good morning. It is a beautiful day for science
operations. The sky is slightly overcast but the sun looks like it will
break through. We woke to a gentle rolling swell and almost no wind. The
albatrosses continue to soar gracefully ahead and behind the boat. We have
already completed the 1,000 meter CTD cast and are putting the bongo net
into the water. David Chase is at the controls of the winch wire. As they
work on the back deck, the ROV pilots prepare the ROV for launch inside
the moonpool area. The bluewater divers prepare for their dive as well. I
should have much more to report by the end of the day after our science
operations have been completed.
