After the second lecture we broke for the day and spent some time relaxing. Even though it was windy it was still sunny and beautiful outside. I spent my time returning to the salt rock dock and exploring the iron shore formations (made of karst) and searching for shells and fossilized coral skeletons. Was a lovely afternoon!
That evening after dinner we all headed down the the beach resort to play trivia! Was a great way to end the day.
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| Photo credit: Melanie Brennan Sunset Monday night |
Today we were able to get back in the water!! The wind had died down just enough for us to make it out to a site called divers delight -- and it lived up to its name! The reef spurs were wonderful and there were tons of beautiful fish all around. The students took two transects with their quadrats and spent a little time after swimming around the reef.
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| Photo credit: Erin Papke Mooring ball at the dive site |
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| Photo credit: Erin Papke A student swimming towards a school of fish |
The boat ride back in was a bit bumpy and wet but we all mad it back safe and sound. We scarfed down a big lunch of build your own burritos which everyone loved.
After lunch the students went through their quadrat images on coral point count to identify all the corals they had seen earlier. Once they were finished they were free to explore the island. I spent my afternoon napping on the beach and reading.
After dinner the students all started packing for their weekend away in Grand Cayman! I know they are going to have tons of fun.
Turning in for the night and looking forward to my free weekend as well! Looking to get some fun dives in if the weather permits!
- J
i know it's poor weather for diving, but boy it makes a pretty sky, right? Hope you enjoy the weekend, and do get in some diving (with a buddy, of course).
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