With all of the success we have had to date on this trip, the one remaining target on our list is to deploy a multi-sensor suction cup tag on an Antarctic minke whale. These elusiveContinue reading
Author: Ari Friedlaender
Friedlaender's, Assistant Research Scientist in Marine Science and Conservation at Duke University, experience lies in marine mammals foraging ecology, tagging, and the effects of climate change.
Antarctica (Wed.,5/19/10) – A message from Antarctica
Ari Friedlaender shares his thoughts and photos in this video slideshow
Gerlache Strait (Sun., 6/7/09) – Coming Home!
What does it mean when mostly sane people strip down, show off their serious need for a tan, and jump into frigid water when you leave? Are they so excited to see you leave thatContinue reading
Errera Channel (Thurs., 5/21/09) – Don’t Distract Us from the Scenery
As we cruised passed Cuverville Island, we could see the tell-tale signs of penguins hauling out and resting on the snow. As one of the observers noted, it was a good thing there weren’t manyContinue reading
Wilhelmina Bay (Thurs., 5/7/09) – Hitting a Trampoline with a Chopstick
These are by far the most rotund and plump whales I have ever been around. When they rise, the span of their backs looks like a small parking lot. We returned overnight to our homeContinue reading
Palmer Station (Sun., 4/26/09) – Exploring the Islands around Palmer Station (videos)
The day began with a windy wake-up call, making the waters around Palmer Station choppy and too dangerous for small boat operations. Last night gusts were clocked up to nearly 40 knots, and even atContinue reading