Ecological 

• Wind NE 15-20 increasing to 25 knots, clear sky, temperature low.
• Census. Numbers are low or zero for some species likely due to persistent cold temperature and wind which causes them to seek more shelter.  Notable there is a relatively high count of Califiornia sealions, most of which were sheltered on the leeward, south side of Great Race:
  • California sealions: 102
  • Northern sealions: 72
  • Elephants seals: 2M 1F
  • Harbour seals: 53
  • Bald Eagles: 2A 1J
  • Cormorants: 27
  • Gulls: 40
  • Harlequin ducks: 4

Vessels

• 2 ecotour

Maintenance

• Reboot of overloaded UPS in tower, communications restored.
• Wood clearing, cutting and chopping
• checking for potential freeze ups due to cold temperature