We have now moved from more productive waters back into oligotrophic conditions. The mixed layer has deepend to 60m, the deep chlorophyll maximum is sitting at 80m and just below the thermocline.
Today we spotted a single frigate bird and what was either a sunfish or turtle. The seas around the equator are calm and I looking forward to being rocked into a deep sleep before being abruptly awakened in less than 5hrs time for the next CTD.