More Wind, More Seal

Weather

  • Visibility: 15 miles
  • Wind: 20-25 knots West, later 35-40!
  • Sky: mix of sun and cloud
  • Water: 2′ chop
  • Gale warning for tonight.
  • Should be less windy tomorrow.

Ecological

  • 17 elephant seals on Great Race. One more than yesterday.
  • I spied a few interesting chiton remains on the island today.
  • It looks like the birds were eating some gumboot and leather chitons.

E-seal with pink scrapes

Boats

  • Only one eco-tour today.