In this episode, we talk to two students on board about their first time at sea and how they are coping, and find out from Dr Zanna Chase about the challenges of sampling while crossing the Southern Ocean.

Music in this episode is from the album "Beauty of Winter - Ice Music Live" by Terje Isungset. His music is produced using instruments carved from glacial ice, and the sounds reflect the beauty of the polar landscapes. To find out more about these beautiful sounds, go to www.terjeisungset.no