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While working at Scott Base Antarctica I ha the incredible opportunity to visit an Antarctic Dive Camp. This where very skilled diver/scientists from Niwa come to dive through a hole in the ice to study the sea floor below. The water in Antarctica is -1.8 degrees Celsius and the divers wear dry suits to keep warm. At this camp they were studying the effect of the sea ice on the life below the surface. They have been to this site many times over the years so they have a good set of data to work with now.
In Antarctica I work as a Field Trainer for Antarctica New Zealand. Basically I teach extreme outdoor survival skills to scientists, media and base staff. Often this job takes me away from Scott Base out to the field camps.
The dive camp is on the other side of McMurdo Sound from Scott Base so it takes a large team effort to get everything out there and set up.
To tell the rest of the story I put together a video
Also check out my post: 10 crazy facts about living in Antarctica for more about my time in Antarctica
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Hi I’m Chris,
I grew up super isolated 2 long days hike from the nearest road in the wilds of South Westland, New Zealand at a place called Gorge River. We live off the land and try to be as sustainable as possible in a really unique and wild part of the world.
After leaving home I have set out to explore the world. I have been on the road since 2011 and have worked and travelled in so many incredible places including working with husky dogs in Arctic Norway and teaching extreme survival skills at -40°C in Antarctica.
Along the way I make videos for my YouTube channel. This way you can join my adventures not just around the globe but also back at home at Gorge River.
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