Thanks

 
Map of entire route. Yellow lines = commercial. Dark lines = surveys.

There are many people who should be acknowledged for this team effort. Please let me know if I have missed anyone.

 
 

 

 

      
 
 

  
PCSP, CHARS/Polar Knowledge Canada

 

 


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