REST of HERON

SO some more heron island stuff!

TESTS:
So we took two tests and it was fun.  We ended up studying quite a bit, and were relieved to be done. There was a lab test where we had to identify a variety of animals and answer questions about lab. The other test was just a regular test and whoo we finished!

Volleyball

My team fought hard and battled against the wild forces of the wind and the other teams and made it to the semifinals where we lost tragically in the 3rd game 14-16.WE had fun though, and for once my serve was actually useful! hahha. It was a good tournament and brought lots of us together.

SCUBA DIVE

We finally got to go scuba diving after ages of waiting and asking and not being sure of whether or not we could go (because the resort guests get priority =(). But we did, and it was awesome! There was a large current in the beginning (as this was a drift dive) which caused a lot of people to guzzle air, but after the bit of a rough start we were on our way! It was so cool to be so close to the amazing coral beds and looking at all the fish. WE saw trumpet fish, white tip sharks and two green turtles up close. When I was little I described the GBR as a rainforest of rainbows and it still maintains that same immense colour and variation. It was magical! I also was the last one to run out of air so that was pretty cool!

Sea cucumber TRP

My project is analysing the algal content of sea cucumber pellets via chlorophyll content of sand by the sample and the sample itself. I collected at least 5 samples of 5 different species in which to compare and so that was 60 samples total! It was a lot of work, but I managed to get through all of the lab stuff on the last day. I was forced to wait because we were waiting for dye that never came, which was lame, but I got it all done so that was exciting!

Brisbane

It was sad but we had to say goodbye to the island paradise that had become home. Now we are chilling in a hostel in Brisbane and we have a  few free days. So we have done everything from wander around and watch a movie to finding the man made beach along the river to escape the impenetrable heat! Now we are working on preparing for a simulation of a hearing discussing the creation of an oil port.  We have that tomorrow! I am representing a quiet irish scientist who is trying to protect the reef.