8:00 a.m.:  The SeaSOAR and HTI were back in the water at midnight and have started on the fine scale survey in the north.  The weather is excellent this morning.  At 9:00 a.m. we are scheduled to rendezvous with the Elakha to transfer one of the scientists off the Revelle.

9:00 a.m.:  The SeaSOAR and HTI were recovered as the Revelle held position for the boat transfer.

The Zodiac was launched for a rendezvous with the Elakha.  Ricardo Letelier transferred off the Revelle and some needed supplies were brought back onboard.  Plans call for re-deploying the SeaSOAR and HTI and continuing with the fine scale survey.

2:00 p.m.:  Soon after resuming our west-bound leg on the fine scale survey the Revelle entered some fog that has lasted for several hours.  While running in foggy conditions, the ship gives several blasts of the horn about every 2 minutes to warn other ships that may be in the path.  Smaller fishing vessels do not always show up on the radar and are difficult for the bridge to spot in these conditions.

5:30 p.m.:   SeaSoar and HTI continue in the fog.  The image below shows the areas that will be covered during the fine scale survey.  The areas covered are the same as those surveyed two years ago during the 2000 GLOBEC cruises.  The Revelle should complete the northern section of the fine scale survey by the end of Saturday.

Previous update August 8                    Next update August 10