We also had a visitor from high up in the ranks of Lockheed Martin, the global defense and airplane contractor. They make some pretty impressive stuff for the defense of our (and others) borders. It's weird, and also pretty cool, how this desire to defend what is our is something that transcends time, and species. All over the reef, mini-battles are being fought for the best grazing territories, homes, and the right to reproduce!
Pictured above is a nice scorpionfish directly under the area the filefish were feeding. They are so concerned with convincing others that they're rocks, they will not move if you poke them. Great for photo shoots!
Also had a great Skype today with the Baltimore Aquarium and one of their student groups. So glad my friends that still work there were able to help us hook something up. If you're ever in Baltimore and get the chance to visit, be sure to do so as it's something you don't want to miss! Anyway, up again at 4:45 am tomorrow to get out and collect some more reef information. Those of us shifting up top on the 17th have begun sending up non-essential items to the surface world. Strange to think of leaving already, feels like we just got here.
Til tomorrow,
Bree