Sharing space

Working on a sheer subtidal wall can be interesting, especially when the wall has exactly two (2) ledges that you can put cameras and research equipment on, and exactly one (1) of them is occupied by a sleepy sea turtle that doesn't want to move.

I have seen and swum with many turtles before, but this is the first time I have ever looked one straight in the (sleepy blue) eye. It is a little bit surreal to be stared at by a turtle.

I see you too.

We wrapped up our last Galapagos dive yesterday, making a total of 48 for this trip. The next week and a half will be some data analysis and a side trip to the western island of Isabela for Leslie and me, then it's back to Nahant and more algae work. The summer goes by quickly.