Let it Blow, Let it Blow, Let it Blow

The wind has been a consistent 20-25 knots since yesterday, and after getting our wet asses handed to us by the waves yesterday, we are grounded today. This same storm system was responsible for a couple of injuries on the Prinsendam, a Holland America ship, just a couple days ago. The ship was supposed to come by today, but huge seas in the Drake turned them around soon after leaving coastal waters. The cancellation of the ship and stormy weather here means lots of time to sit around and blog. I think this is where blogging goes bad- A lot of people with a lot of time and unlimited access to the internet. I'll avoid the rambling and stick to pictures.
Wilson's storm petrel doing its little dance. My guess is they feed on microzooplankton, and the dance is part staying right on the surface and part stirring them up so it can pick them out. Picture taken by Glen the school teacher.
Bird feeding on krill. This is what it's all about.
Picture of Katie and I getting ready to tow for krill. This and the last picture are from when Glen came out with us. Doesn't it remind you of the Birds? It is kind of similar, only these birds don't eat your eyeballs, they just punch you in the head.