Once again our plan was to get an early start to continue our search for Architeuthis. Our goal is to manage a complete dive before the submersible camera operator has to leave the expedition. Fortunately, a large breakfast is awaiting us all in the mess.
Most people head right for the coffee to try to get a kickstart to the day.
It's another spectacular sunrise in Kaikoura and a perfect day for a dive. The captain immediately navigates to the location on the dive chart, which has been determined to be safe for the submersible and potentially interesting for the scientists. The launch is scheduled for 2 hours in duration which should give us enough time for a successful exploration. A safety meeting is held preceding each dive in order to review each person's role in this procedure. All on board attend the mandatory meeting, even those who play no role in handling the tethered lines.