We head back to the wharf where we off load Odyssey and crew and we pick up Adam Frankel, the scientist from Cornell. He is a bioacoustician who lowers a string of 4 hydrophones over the side near where the whales are feeding. It is there, then, where tomorrows Odyssey dive will probably occur. My task during all of these operations is to record the activities on the 2 video cameras and 2 still cameras. When Clyde is not busily engaged in helping on deck or in decision-making in the wheelhouse, he handles a camera.
Dinner is shared with a mix of participants at one of many restaurants in town.
We have decided on our favorites and we tend to patronize them the most. Clyde has already given 3 talks to the townfolk, the most recent one to the Lions Club. The local interest in this project is very high and they are fascinated by our interest in Kaikoura and its nutrient-rich canyon. They're learning theres more than just whales and the tourists they attract. What's left of the evening after returning from dinner is filled with paperwork, recharging our equipment, mundane household chores and checking our e-mail.