Exam Day Fun


1/9/23

We all woke up bright and early and after looking at the new bug bites we got overnight, we walked over for a 7:30 AM breakfast of French toast and sausages. Right after breakfast we got in the truck and drove to Rocky Point - our snorkeling location for the day. Rocky Point was a reflective beach located about 200 feet off the road from where the truck was parked. The weather was sunny and the air temperature was approximately 76 F and the water was right above 80 degrees. 


With slates in hand we entered the after, ready to write down any observations or questions that came up. 


The water around this patch reef was very clear and we were able to see lots of different species of coral, sponges, and fish. The reef was dominated by sea fans in bright colors, and lots of the fish that lived in close association with this reef were parrotfish, such as the rainbow parrotfish. 




With high energy waves crashing onshore, we were able to feel the water movement even farther from shore leading to some people feeling surprisingly sea sick. 


After snorkeling for an hour we got out of the water to take notes in our field notebooks on any observations we made when they were still fresh in our minds. We made a quick trip to the store on the way back, and snacks and sodas were purchased. 


After rushing back to the station for a quick hamburger lunch, we did some last minute cramming before heading to take our exam. Once that was over we all needed a brain break and most of us decided to lay down on our beds for at least a solid hour before attempting to do any more brain work. 


We then tried to rally and attempted the first figure analysis before dinner. However, after much struggling on our part, Mike decided to cancel class and make it due first thing in the morning. Most of us did however spend the evening completing the figure analysis in the lab and then returning to the dorms for bed. 


We are looking forward to a full day of snorkeling and exploration including a packed lunch tomorrow!


Sincerely,

Alesandra and Ingvild



Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2023 at 7:23 PM

    Thank you so much for the notes and pictures ! Awesome ! So beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2023 at 9:12 PM

    I spy teal fins…

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  3. HRJanuary 10, 2023 at 4:41 AM

    Really enjoy pictures and narrative. Thanks

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2023 at 2:16 PM

    Really love hearing what’s going on every day. Keep it up remembered I use lots of sunscreen.

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