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February 24th, 2003: Leg 1, Day #6 While we are starting to count the hours until we reach port and can either spend some time exploring new places or returning to our families, the crew of the Western Flyer is just getting started on a long journey. They are responsible for the operation of the ship 24/7, and they are very good at it. Just like we take pride in our scientific discoveries they take pride in running the vehicle of discovery in a very professional and efficient manner. For them we are just the first leg of a trip that will keep them away from family and friends for three months. We will return with them to Moss Landing in late May.
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sun has finally broken through the clouds. The waters have warmed, and it
has become very pleasant. A biological sign of the warm waters has been
the appearance of the red crab of the genus Pleuroncodes. Unlike
most crabs that settle to the bottom after swimming around as a larvae,
this guy swims around all the time. His or her appearance in U.S. waters
usually marks the beginning of an El Niņo. During those years the waters
that are normally off southern Baja are brought towards California. During
very strong events they are brought as far north as Monterey.
Francisco
Ginger Elrod sampling the trace metal rosette. It has to be kept VERY clean.
Tiburon in the background waiting for its moment of glory.
Kelly and Cesar are catching some interesting critters including the pelagic red crab, a krill, and some deep-sea fish larvae.
The cook getting fed between meals.
Our walls are full of figures we have created from the data collected.
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