Bremer Canyon Expedition 10/2/18

Bremer Canyon Expedition 10/2/18

Our trip to the canyon today was nothing short of spectacular, definitely an epic way to spend a birthday as our guests Christine and Gayle did today. We also welcomed back the Dawes family for their third year. The sun promised to break through the clouds as we left...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 4.2.18

Bremer Canyon Expedition 4.2.18

We had an absolutely incredible day at the canyon today! When we first dropped off the edge of the continental shelf, we were surrounded by hundreds of small White Faced Storm Petrels hopping across the surface of the water dipping their beaks to feel on the energy...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 30/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 30/1/2018

The southern ocean made it’s power felt as we rounded the rock wall of the boat harbour today, grey swells lumping through the bay, meeting the bow of the Alison Maree head on. A fittingly dramatic beginning to an expedition on the southern ocean.As we dropped into...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 29/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 29/1/2018

HAVE ADDED DO NOT FOLLOW TO THIS BLOG We sighted the blows of killer whales almost immediately as we arrived at the offshore office today. The three pods we had sight of remained at a distance from the vessel, and were very active, moving fast. Two individuals...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 24/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 24/1/2018

HAVE PLACED A DO NOT FOLLOW ON THIS BLOG Quiet seas and little wind accompanied our commute to the Bremer Canyon today. All eyes to the empty skies and seas, we commenced the search. Where was our helpful contingent of seabirds? Where were the killer whales? Any...