The Silver Blue took 90 minutes to reach the Outer Reef. Snorkeling is like looking at an aquarium, she said. When you're diving, it's like being right down in there. Three of us were assigned to Jacqui. Because once you got used to the odd sensation of being able to function under water without gills, it was easy.
Bubbles are a really good sign.
It means you're breathing. For the first five, Jacqui held our hands. For the rest, she just showed us around while constantly checking our comfort levels. On the ocean floor, she found a sea cucumber, cradled it, then passed it among us. She showed us bright Christmas tree worms.