Preparing to Surface
Our fearless aquanauts are just now getting ready to begin decompression for their return to land. They have spent a busy three days diving, doing educational broadcasts, and working on science projects with a surface-based crew of scientists and graduate students. And while that has been going on the habitat technicians and staff surface crew have kept the life support systems in Aquarius and all else running as smooth as possible.
Dr. Mark Patterson relays that what he likes best about living underwater is feeling part of the ocean. “The primitive part of my brain and senses are somehow aware this is home, at an ancient level. The spectacle of the food chain, the circle of life, leaves me in awe.”
Here on the surface, we look forward to seeing you all tomorrow and getting your take on how life is among the fish.
Dr. Ellen Prager
Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base
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