Today we also spotted a barracuda that must have met some of our fellow scientists. I could tell because the fish was wearing an an undetermined instrument. The fish was approximately three feet long and looked like it was carrying a backpack. It would be interesting to know who placed it on the fish, and where, and when, and why? I am sure that whoever attached it to the barracuda would love to know we saw it swimming around!

We did our share of tagging today as well. Three blue parrotfish, three yellowtail snapper and two hogfish, thus completing our tagging efforts! Every tag deployed! We couldn’t be happier. Tomorrow, on our last dive, we’ll spend our time finding and filming tagged fish. I can’t believe the mission is almost complete – what an amazing experience. I feel so fortunate to have had this opportunity!