VOYAGE OF THE ODYSSEY - LOGS

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

June 7, 2004 'Fishing for a Scapegoat - Are Whales Competing with Fish for Dwindling Fish Stocks?' "Most people assume that whales are saved because of the worldwide moratorium that has been in place since 1986. They are unaware that: 1) whaling continues today; 2) it is on the increase; and 3) that the whalers are currently killing four species of large whales." Read more >> Read the Odyssey report:

June 1, 2004 'Indian Ocean Report' "After a five-week passage from the Maldives, the Odyssey arrived in the Mediterranean Sea and the Port of Marmaris, Turkey. As we prepare for our first research leg in the Mediterranean, the crew is taking time to reflect on the incredible journey and achievements of the Voyage in the Indian Ocean - the third largest ocean in the world - where as unbelievable as it may seem - cetacean research is a rarity." Read more >> Read the Odyssey report:

May 23, 2004 'The Suez Canal' "At few days ago in Port Suez, the crew lifted anchor to motor up the Suez Canal - a manmade aquatic 'super highway' that funnels ships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean." Read more >> Listen to the Odyssey report: Real Audio -  >28k