Day Nine: Great Barrier Reef
Tuesday, August 17, 2004 |
The Hokies boared the Quicksilver just before 8 a.m. Tuesday for
the trip to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Several members of the team collect their equipment for snorkeling.
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Erin Gibson and Fran Recchia put on their "attractive" gear before
diving into the water.
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(l to r) Jill Jameson, Megan Rittler and Stacey Cantley try on
their gear before scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef.
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Megan Finnerty shows her excitement prior to the scuba dive.
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The Tech "Dive Team" just prior to beginning their adventure at
the reef.
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Several of the Hokies wore special suits to protect them from the
chilly waters and the jagged coral reef.
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The Tech Dive Team makes a triumphant return from a spectacular
view of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Kerri Gardin and Rayna DuBose stay dry while exploring the reef
from the semi-submersible.
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The Great Barrier Reef is full of all types of aquatic life.
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A close-up look at the reef from the semi-submersible.
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The Great Barrier Reef is not one reef but a series of reefs which
have evolved over thousands of years.
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The reef is even more spectacular when viewed from the air.
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The Hokies boat docked at the Agincourt Reef pontoon located at
the edge of the Continental Shelf.
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Index | Departing Blacksburg/Arriving In Sydney | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four
Day Five | Day Six | Day Seven | Day Eight | Day Nine | Day Ten
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