I have enjoyed reading about your voyage and viewing your photo gallery. Another aspect that I have found to be most interesting is the (almost) live photos taken by the ship's web camera from the bridge or mast of the Healy. It appears as though much of your trip thus far has been shrouded in fog with quite a bit of rain, or maybe ocean spray, based on the web cam photos. Is that typical for this time of year? Has the apparent lack of sunshine, coupled with the absence of natural light inside the Healy, had any psychological influence on the science team or the ship's crew, such as a form of Seasonal Adjustment Disorder?
Also, did the Captain order that the web cam be turned off for a particular reason? New images have been unavailable since 07/18 at 2301. Are there security issues which would require the discontinuation of the web cam photos?
Lastly, how close were the whales to the ship and were you aboard the Healy or in one of the small boats when you saw them?
Thanks,
Kevin