We surveyed the backreef - very murky shallow water. Sadly today is our last day, managed two quick dives this morning. Everyone snorkeled or scuba dived with an 8 foot manta ray on the first dive. It was a wonderful way to end the expedition. July - Everyone is madly typing up the rest of their data for the scientists who are analysing the data and commencing the scientific report that will be produced from the expedition.
Seas are a little rough, but everyone has got their sea legs.
Marine mammal surveys have recommenced, and I am spending my mornings on marine mammal watch, and the rest of the day recording data from the benthic video surveys. Green Turtle Digital Image courtesy of David Obura Whitetip reef shark, common, rarely grow to more than 6 feet. David Obura Manta Ray - feeding on plankton at the sea surface .