Grand Banks Field Campaign

News from the field

Tuesday, 21 June 2022- After minor logistical issues and a spat of poor weather conditions, the 6th and final team and cargo arrived at Sable Island. The team is busy setting up, testing and deploying instruments. The majority of the Atlantic Condor science crew is on site and are in preparations for mobilization. Another flight is planned for 27 June for personnel turnover and resupply.

Sable Island
Field research station, Sable Island, June 2022.

 

Thursday, 16 June 2022- The first team and cargo leave for Sable Island by Air Borealis flight and helicopter. 

First Flights Out
Air Borealis flight and helicopter transporting the first Sable island team on 16 June 2022.

 

First Team Out
Initial group of scientists en route to Sable Island, 16 June 2022.