Essential Training Continues
May 26, 2018
Jeffrey M. Schell, Chief Scientist
Snorkel training continues and moves to the beach. Justin, Francesca, and Darlene walk through the steps of the reef survey before practicing in the water.
Ship's Log
Current Position
Anchored Opunohu Bay, Mo’orea, French Polynesia
Ship’s Heading & Speed
Anchored
Sail Plan
NA
Weather
Light breeze coming from the North East, seas picking up in the bay.
Today we begin to make way toward our next destination, Rangiroa. However, before we are ready to do so there is still some training to be done.
Before asking students to record scientific observations as part of their snorkel surveys we ensure they are familiar and comfortable with all of the equipment beforehand. This involves a detailed walk-through of all the steps at a local beach. Following this, each student practices with the equipment in the water under the guidance of the professional crew. It was a busy final morning before departure but well worth the time.
Aloft on the course yard, Kelly appreciates our view in Opunohu Bay.
We have seen tremendous progress in these few days of training. Students are becoming more accustomed to their new home the Robert C. Seamans and are now more comfortable in the water. Students who had never snorkeled before were now successfully conducting scientific observations on a beautiful reef in Mo'orea!
By the time you read this we will have moved on from Mo'orea and well on our way to Rangiroa!
Cheers,
Jeffrey M. Schell, Chief Scientist
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