Ok, so we didn't make it out to the field today after all. As we were packing this morning, the marine biologists working here offered to take us out with them on a mission to get pictures of whales. An offer like this is ridiculous to refuse.
As soon as we set out we found whales, and got to see several large pods of them throughout the day. They were all fin whales,
which are the second biggest behind blue whales, which are the largest animals that have ever lived on earth! I am not sure if the fin whales are the second largest animals that have lived on earth, but let's pretend because that is much more interesting. there were a few times that they were within feet of our boat! Even the marine biologists were screaming like little excited babies at the sights. We also saw a hammerhead shark, followed a huge stingray for a while, saw lots of sea birds, and some jellyfish.
Ok, well back to the rocks tomorrow. At least the rocks don't swim around elusively (Not sure if that is actually a word) so we know they are there waiting for us.
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