Me, Dolphins, and Breakdowns...
Early morning fog delays the second survey that Team 3 attempted. We finally got underway aboard the 'Nereis' around 10 AM. Onboard are Capt. Cindi, photographers Andrew and Mark, and Volunteers Mayuko and Myself. Skies are blue and wind is low. Following an early sea otter encounter, we find our first group of dolphins an hour after start, about five animals are photographed and identified before we continue south. Six minutes later we encounter our second group. We begin following them when all of a sudden the motor cuts out and we are left dead in the water. My first thought is "Oh No, Not Again"...
Just over a year ago I was on the Earthwatch "Amazon Riverboat Exploration". Whilst on a small boat conduction a river dolphin survey our engine died on us and we were left at the mercy of the Amazon. We were rescued after about an hour and the engine was fixed. Luckily, this time the problem was quickly fixed and we had caught up with the dolphins within a half hour. They gave a fine display for us, bowriding and one dolphin gave us a spectacular jump right in front of the boat. After enjoying the dolphins for half an hour and collecting the necessary data, we headed back to the harbor while I considered whether or not I should enroll in another project that includes both dolphins and boats.
Posted by Andrew Miller
Early morning fog delays the second survey that Team 3 attempted. We finally got underway aboard the 'Nereis' around 10 AM. Onboard are Capt. Cindi, photographers Andrew and Mark, and Volunteers Mayuko and Myself. Skies are blue and wind is low. Following an early sea otter encounter, we find our first group of dolphins an hour after start, about five animals are photographed and identified before we continue south. Six minutes later we encounter our second group. We begin following them when all of a sudden the motor cuts out and we are left dead in the water. My first thought is "Oh No, Not Again"...
Just over a year ago I was on the Earthwatch "Amazon Riverboat Exploration". Whilst on a small boat conduction a river dolphin survey our engine died on us and we were left at the mercy of the Amazon. We were rescued after about an hour and the engine was fixed. Luckily, this time the problem was quickly fixed and we had caught up with the dolphins within a half hour. They gave a fine display for us, bowriding and one dolphin gave us a spectacular jump right in front of the boat. After enjoying the dolphins for half an hour and collecting the necessary data, we headed back to the harbor while I considered whether or not I should enroll in another project that includes both dolphins and boats.
Posted by Andrew Miller
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