We are now going to the first dive spot on the second part of the Expedition. It is a 12 hour transit from our current site to the next. (More or less, depending.)
Our first dive will be at Folger Pass, west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia in Canada.
This first site is only 100 meter, but it should be clear water!
Our other dives were in estuarine water and were very murky due to the sediment carried by the river.This made for some more challenges!!!
What do you think the challenges might be in open ocean that we didn't face closer to shore?
You can check out the site of the company that operates the underwater observatory at www.oceannetworks.ca.
Tune in tomorrow morning. Our first dive is scheduled for 7 am East Coast time. (4 am Pacific time.) This could be in a bit flexible, based on several variables. Check in and see.We will try to post a status later this evening.
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Life here is pretty good! It is strange to wake up at 3 am to work, however. The idea of time takes on a new meaning. Because there's 24 hour watch, people come and go at various times. Someone is always on watch, someone is usually sleeping, and then there's everything else.
There are showers and washing machines to use. There are 3 hot meals a day at regularly scheduled times.
You can send me messages here or on the Nautilus website. Be sure to tell me who you are. :)
This is a picture of me helping prepare the vehicles before launching. Each time we launch, we first have to connect the vehicles together in a specific way so that recovery is easy.
I'll bring one back to show you!
I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!!! It will be a fabulous year!!
Have a great week.
How are the seas? With several cat 3 hurricanes in the Pacific are you seeing any large swells yet?
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteWe did experience some swells of about 3 meters, but it was fine compared to the 5 or 6 meter seas we were in on the transit from San Francisco to British Columbia! I felt fine, as I had all of my discomfort on the first 2 days. The new arrivals were a bit green but I think that all have their sea legs by now. :)
Thanks for following along!
Charlene Tuttle
Diego and I watched almost the entire day today, but image was not clear due to the poor visibility. We have been having fun watching the videos. Looking forward to discuss this experience with you.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm so glad you had a chance to check it out! The visibility has been great since they went offshore! Unfortunately, the connection is down at the moment, but should be up and running soon! I look forward to connecting with you both soon! Diego, tomorrow! :)
DeleteMs. Tuttle
Hi Ms.Tuttle! I cant wait to hear about your time at sea and about what happens to that cup. I think that bits of the cup will come off or something will stick on to it, but i'm just guessing, I really have no idea. Cant wait to be in your class!
ReplyDelete~Abby
Hi Abby! I'm home and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!! I will bring a cup from a previous expedition in to class so you can see. I love how you are thinking!!
DeleteMs. Tuttle