And so it begins!

Shelby and Noel's sea water run this morning was quite eventful!

August 17: Arrival of all the divers and snorkelers who are here to help with spawning! KML is bustling with excitement! Mac gave an orientation for all the volunteers then the chaos before everyone left on boats for the spawning sites.














3 boats went out; The Diadon that left from KML which went to Alligator Reef, and the other 2 boats (The Mote boat and The Fat Cat catamaran) which departed from Mote Marine Laboratory on Summerland Key (about an hour West of KML) that both go to Looe Key.
The boats were waiting for the spawning of Acropora Palmata tonight.


All were ready for a great night, but it ended up being a dry run, as none of the corals spawned. The spawning tents were packed up and all coral enthusiasts headed back to the lab by 2:30am. No corals spawned tonight, but spirits were still high and we all have high hopes for spawning activity tomorrow night!


Shelby, catching some zzzz's on the boat!