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237 Troutman Drive
Beaufort, SC 12345
Dear Colleagues,
I am very excited about the adventure that lies before us! Very few people ever get the chance to study in or even visit Antarctica. Truly, this will be the trip of a lifetime! The purpose of our visit will be to assist the resident zoologists of Bird Island in a biannual survey of their animal population, specifically the penguins and petrels.
It is vital that everyone brings appropriate gear for the expedition. Each person must have a parka, waterproof boots and pants, warm base clothing that can be layered, warm socks, at least two pairs of waterproof gloves, scarf, windproof hat that covers the ears, and sunscreen. Optional items to consider bringing are camera with waterproof bag, binoculars, backpack, sunglasses, and seasickness medication. The key words to remember are "cold" and "wet"!
Our responsibilities will be fairly simple during our three-week trip to Bird Island. Half of us will be counting penguins, and half of us will be counting petrels. We will alternate day and night shifts; but once you are assigned to count a bird, that is the only type of bird you will monitor. There will be no changing of assignment. In addition, the resident scientists of the island will be selecting three of us to assist with their fur seal studies.
I look forward to getting to meet each one of you on the day of our departure. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebekah Kalin
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