Sardine run 2012 - 22nd June update

A superb day on the ocean before the north easter came through.  We got to scuba dive for over 30 minutes on 2 smallish red eye sardine baitballs with gannets plowing into it, common dolphins herding it this way and that and the odd copper shark (bronze whaler) milling in and out.  A great sign of action and everything working these sardines.

Water temperature has dropped to 18 degrees C, which is hugely favourable for the sardines, which prefer cooler waters.

There is an abundance of humpback whales in the area all migrating northwards and these encounters are always very special for the memory bank.

Not to be forgotten is our Skua visits to come and see what is available to snack on off the boat and to take it ever so gently when it is offered to them in mid-flight, hovering as they do above the deck of the boat, inches away from everyone on board and much to the delight of all!!!

all in all a good day out at sea today here in Port St John's.