Got on a Zodiac Boat

I was able to attend to divers on the Zodiac boat. These divers are scientists researching about krills, and also do water chemistry analysis. While the divers are under water the attendings watch the surface of the water for bubbles. We carry radios and check into station anytime we change location or when a diver enters/exits the water.


Two of the divers are celebrities at Palmer station. As a marine algal ecophysiologist and chemical ecologist, they have studied the ecology around Palmer Station since the 70's. The island where the old Palmer Station used to be is even named after them (Amsler Island).

On the way back, we saw (and smelled) the elephant seals.