On the surface above the habitat, there is a large bouy which has our power generator and air compressor. This morning when we awoke, the compressor had decided to take a break. Within moments, the surface team was in a boat and on their way out here to attend to the compressor. Fortunately, today the seas were calm. Working on machinery and electronics in a small, hot space in a bouncing bouy can be a bummer in rough seas! Not a job I could do - given my tendancy towards seasickness! Needless to say we were grateful for their efforts, for within an hour, the compressor was back online and we were in business!

Also a part of the surface support team is a U.S. Navy physician, Dr. Illy Dominitz. She has been on call 24-hours a day since we saturated last Monday. She has made several trips out to the habitat to check on all of our health. Illy's been keeping us healthy so that we don't miss any work time. Thankfully, our ailments thusfar have been minor. Cuts and rashes and the like. Because we are constantly wet (diving 6-8 hours/day), your skin gets soft and cuts easily. And down here, cuts don't heal and can become infected.

Our thanks go to the excellent support staff at the surface! They have attended to our every need - be it technical or physical. And yesterday they even delivered Sushi!!! Wow.