We were in Galapagos in late November, and will return mid december. I was impressed with a few things: VERY strong trade winds, and cool waters only two metres + below the sea surface. This is very unusual for "normal" Novembers. The water is warm, indeed, but the sea is showing much prodcutivity. In North seymour, boobies where not only continuing with their reproductive effords late november, but even some couples where courting. As an oportunistic breeding species, this is very strange. All in all, we had a great time! Fantastic encounters with wildlife, inlcuding orkas and dolphins. It seems the strong winds are allowing upwellings to rise despite El Niño