Well, yes, it is very cool, but the dark side of science rears its head in the cold winter months when you can't be out surveying. The dreaded data analysis! Now really, I love this aspect of my work almost as much as the field work. Getting down to the nitty-gritty of why the data was collected to begin with and what it tells you. But whilst interesting, it certainly isn't glamorous. It requires long hours on your own in front of the computer, and many, many cups of tea to get you through. The outside isn't too appealing today though, with gale force winds putting on a show, so sometimes it's nice to be confined to the desk.
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So, for the next few weeks, this will be what I'm up to as I finish of the analysis of my C-POD project and report writing for People's Trust for Endangered Species. Then a few days after the report deadline I will be giving a talk at the Edward Forbes Bicentenary Marine Science and Conservation Conference about the results of my project.
So whilst beautiful sunny days, on flat calm seas, may be a distant memory there is still plenty to be getting on with during the winter months.
