22 Apr 2015
Sea Temperatures on the Rise
Our short run up the Bougainville Trench has led to an alarming discovery.
We recorded the sea surface temperature at 33 degrees Centigrade. Five metres down at the engine water intake for the Spirit of Enderby the temperature is still 30 degrees C! This means that the fish are all searching for cooler waters down deep so there is a noticeable lack of birds and cetaceans in an area which is usually productive at its normal sea temperature of 26-27 degrees C.
20 Apr 2015
We had a stimulating day exploring what is a new location for us in Dart Sound on the north-western tip of Santa Isabel Island. The Sound provided so…READ MORE
20 Apr 2015
Our day was spent at altitude as we explored the dense forest in the hills of Kolombangara's Imbu Rano Conservation Area. This is a view taken from t…READ MORE
