Mon, Sept 9, 2024

Today we spent some time with Greg going over the finer points of running the desalinator machine. It pulls ocean water from a 10,000L cistern and converts it to fresh water for use on the island. We also patched up some of the weaker points of the electric fence along the SE border. The sealions will be with us in large numbers until the beginning of December and the fence is important to protect the infrastructure and other habitats on the island. The weather has begun to turn as the wind kicked up and the temperature dropped compared to our first few days here.

Unfortunately, we also spotted this guy with an injury on his back. Reported to the DFO Marine Mammals Unit.

• Ran generator
• Ran desalinator
• Cleaned solar panels
• Patched electric fence
• Water sample

Whale Watching Vessels: 17

Private Vessels: 3

Weather:  Mix of sun/cloud. Wind 8-12kts