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Our first task of the day is dip netting to measure water quality using the biodiversity of organisms present. A small (3-4') gator swam by to the left.
Ms. Watkins directing some of the students to spread out.
Dakota and Levi check out their catch with our course leader, Ms. Sue.
Tanner, Sammy, and Max figure out what they caught, as Mr. O'Reilly looks on.
Ranae (back to us) and Tyler check out their organisms.
Savannah spots something interesting.
Looks like Hannah has a good catch!
Collecting our water samples for testing
Levi, Gunnar, and Tyler begin testing their water samples.
Illiana looks on as Audrey, Shelby, and Clay observe the color change in the vial.
Getting instructions for our first snorkeling adventure.
Our first-time swimmers got ready for the big day by practicing here.
Even in the cold water, kids couldn't wait to see the bottom with their mask and snorkel.
Behind the scenes at the rehab space, and later saw where the meals were prepped.
After a scavenger hunt and meeting some ambassador animals, it was time to pet the rays. Gracie demonstrating the proper technique of using just two fingers.
Kendall, Makayla, and Gabby still on the scavenger hunt.
These charming fellows gave me a chuckle.
The two-finger method was used to minimize friction on the rays.
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