What do you think of Dr Rines and his ideas of tracking and filming a moving object in the loch?
I have not spoken with him about his research recently and I do not know what his ideas in this area are. Most technical underwater investigations are now enlivened somewhat by the knowledge that there is likely to be one or more seals in Loch Ness at any given time, and since these exhibit exactly many of the features of Nessie sightings, films and sonar contacts, remote sensing techniques will need to be evolved to cope with this new, complicating, information. Dr Rines is at liberty to pursue whatever line of inquiry he chooses. Most of us have modified our approach to research or investigation in the light of new information over the last three decades, but Bob’s approach is as valid now as it was thirty years ago. None of us have turned up one iota of scientifically valid evidence for any biological “monster”. The most significant development is the realisation that seals frequently enter the loch, and probably account for many of the sighting events.
