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A Day in the Life on the Bandero

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by Captain Paul Watson

At first light in the tight quarters of Port Anthony, Australia, a sharp 5°C (41°F) chill wraps around the harbor as the day begins. The wind howls through the portholes, a constant reminder of the harsh reality awaiting our crew as they gather in the galley. With the hot water still out of commission, bucket showers have become part of daily life. Yet here, in these close quarters, ten dedicated souls from across the globe, mostly volunteers, pour their time, energy, and hearts into a mission they deeply believe in.Each morning unfolds with a familiar rhythm: a brief meeting, moments of collective breath, and a shared understanding that even the smallest tasks contribute to the monumental goal of defending our precious Antarctic.

Greg, our determined bosun, swallows hard against the cold, his voice cutting through the symphony of the tempest outside. “Today, we tackle the rust on the aft deck,” he announces, the weight of responsibility evident in every word. “We need to construct two new bunks for the incoming crew. And the donated vegetables from the local community require sorting.”No one utters a single complaint, for within each heart is a fervor that eclipses the discomfort.In the corner of the galley, Emerson, our passionate vegan chef, is already hard at work, unpacking crates brimming with fresh produce.

With unyielding creativity, he transforms these humble ingredients into nourishing meals, fuel for a ship sustained by tenacity and hope.Outside, boots thud against the weathered dock, the sound mingling with the clatter of tools seized by the relentless wind. The air is thick with the scent of steel, salt, and unwavering resolve.There’s an unspoken truth in the saying that this is “the hardest job you’ll love.” Each crew member carries an inner flame, a purpose that lures them back to the sea and the majestic whales it harbors.
With just two months to prepare the Bandero for Operation Krill Wars, we find ourselves amid a daunting endeavor: breathing life back into a frigid vessel so she can sail bravely into danger.We still need a crane. Two RIBs. Parts, tools, hands, heat, and time, elements that rarely come easily.

Sparks erupt from grinders on deck, the resonating echo of hammers fills the hull, while the aroma of Emerson’s cooking saturates the galley, a reminder of life’s vibrancy even in the coldest moments. One truth remains clear:We will be ready.For our crew sought not the comforts of home, but rather the noble task of defending the Antarctic.BANDERO WISH LIST Follow us

Washington Reports First Human Case of Rare Bird Flu Strain

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Washington Reports First Human Case of Rare Bird Flu Strain
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Key Takeaways

  • Washington state has confirmed the first U.S. human case of the H5N5 bird flu strain
  • Officials say the public risk is low
  • More than 100 people who came in contact with the infected individual were monitored

MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Washington state resident has become the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird flu strain that has never before been found in humans.

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The older adult, who has underlying health problems, was hospitalized in early November after developing a high fever, confusion and trouble breathing.

“This is a severely ill patient,” state epidemiologist Dr. Scott Lindquist told The Washington Post.

Experts stress that the public health risk remains low.

Testing by the Washington State Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed the patient was infected with H5N5, a type of avian influenza seen in wild birds in the U.S. and Canada, but never before in a human.

Officials said the person cares for a mixed backyard flock and two birds had died weeks earlier. Wild birds also had access to the property, making poultry or wild birds the most likely source of exposure.

While H5N5 is different from the more common H5N1 strain that has spread widely among animals and people worldwide, experts say the two strains behave similarly.

“The H5N5 viruses we have looked at behave similarly to H5N1 viruses in our models to assess human risk,” Richard Webby, a virologist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, told The Post.

More than 100 health care workers who interacted with the patient have been monitored, and some were tested for flu-like symptoms.

“We have identified no additional individuals other than the patient who is infected with H5N5,” state health officer Dr. Tao Kwan-Gett, said to The Post.

Minnesota DNR asks hunters to help fight chronic wasting disease

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State reports record-high cases as deer hunting season begins

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By KTTC Staff

Published: Nov. 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM PST|Updated: 3 hours ago

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Deer hunting season is underway in Minnesota, and the DNR is asking hunters to help in the fight against a deadly disease.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious fatal brain condition that affects deer. It’s not harmful to humans, and there is no known cure.

Transmission happens primarily through direct contact between animals, but also through environmental contamination.

The DNR says CWD is prominent among deer in the southeast part of the state. Multiple management actions, designed to help mitigate disease spread, are in place in 32 counties, including Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.

Hunters in affected areas must provide CWD samples if it’s in a mandatory sample requirement area, follow carcass movement restrictions, and comply with deer feeding or attractant bans in place.

The DNR will directly notify any hunter who harvests a deer that tests positive.

According to the DNR, nearly 100 cases of CWD were documented in Minnesota deer last year — the highest number on record.

Visit the Minnesota DNR website for more information.

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