Friday, December 11, 2009



Wading in Ellis Narrows to collect sea urchins and a shot of the habitat from which we were collecting.

The Rauer group of islands to the south of Davis.

The Sorsdal Glacier





Photos from the last week of sampling on the sea ice via helicopter. Another week of spectacular scenery!

Monday, December 7, 2009






Some images from the sea ice - the sea ice is still solid around station and we're using it to access sites and do field training. Adelie penguins are ever present and curious and there are lots of Weddell Seal pups around.

Fred - this Antarctic Skua hangs out around station trying to pick up food. Whenever we take rubbish bags outside they have to be put in a covered ute or he rips open the bags and spreads rubbish everywhere.




Views from the air around Davis. This one hour helicopter ride to get familiar with the local area was one of the highlights of my time in Antarctica. Spectacular views.