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DAY 10 – MAY 6, 2007

Bright and early, two teams headed off to retrieve the seagrass shoots that had been hole-punched on Day 1. Then we bid a fond farewell to all of our fish friends below, and it was anchor’s aweigh and full steam ahead for port. The smooth steam back allowed everyone to catch up on some much needed rest to prepare for a grand celebration upon our return to Old San Juan.

It was a successful cruise, to say the least. We at CCFHR would like to thank all of our visiting scientists for their hard work, patience, and persistence and to acknowledge the crew of NancyFoster for their dedication to making the cruise as safe and productive as possible.

We leave you with some of our favorite parting shots.

Scientific Party
Until next year, adios from the Science Party!
sea rod silhouette
Scientist Amy Uhrin captured this sea rod in silhouette during one of her shallow-water habitat dives.
flying gurnard
Scientist Brooke Landry documented this flying gurnard trying to make a quick getaway.
Eagle Ray
This eagle ray was “spotted” by Scientist John Burke during a dive safety stop.
Algae pasture
A verdant pasture of green algae as seen by Scientist Erika Hansen.
Fish Frenzy
A fish “frenzy” witnessed by Scientist John Burke.
El Morro
The Nancy Foster is welcomed back to port by El Morro, the antiquated guardian of Puerto San Juan. The national flags of Puerto Rico, the United States, and the Spanish military waving majestically seven levels above the rolling surf, bidding us bienvenidos. (Photo by Amy Uhrin)