Blogs

Recently I returned from my first trip working with the Albatross Task Force aboard the pelagic longline vessel “Maria Letícia”, from Torquato Pontes Fish Company. This boat sailed under captain Celso, a very experienced captain who specializes in catching tunas. Captain Celso...

After all the cargo work was finished yesterday, we finally got a chance to go ashore on Bird Island. This was the only base I didn't make it to on the journey down in 2004, so I was particularly looking forward to stopping here. We had a quick cup of tea and catch up with the people wintering...

We left Halley on Monday and are heading north towards South Georgia. When we left it was -25 degrees C, and we could watch the sea freeze over, so it was definitely time to go! It was sad to leave, but the journey ahead will be great. The first day of sailing was through the ice, so very calm, if...