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As if the challenges weren’t enough, the team faces inclement weather that forces them to dock frequently, limiting their filming opportunities. Yet, this downtime provides Behrend with a chance to understand more about the marine environment and the challenges it faces—not only from climate but also from overfishing and human interactions.
Eventually, with clearer skies and calmer seas, the expedition resumes. The scientists onboard demonstrate high hopes for the birth of a monk seal pup, an event they anticipate could signify a small resurgence of light for the population’s plight.