CALYPS³O 2007 Journal
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indian Creek High School

Day 7, Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Ben (ICHS)

Today we went on two dives. The first, The Eagle, was a wreck dive at 100 feet! This was the deepest dive we have been on. The boat had been broken in half by Hurricane George, and was a very interesting dive. Due to the depth, we were only able to stay down for twenty minutes or so. On this dive, we saw a Goliath Grouper that was enormous, and several other smaller fish. On our way up, we found that we were on the wrong line because we ran into some people coming down. Once we found the correct line, we proceeded to the surface and our next dive site. Our second dive of the day was on a reef called Davey Crocker Reef. We saw some really neat fish on this dive, but had a little problem finding the boat due to a current (my group had to come up twice to get re-oriented). At two, we went to the Marine Mammal Conservatory, where we learned about dolphin handling, and saw a deaf dolphin named Castaway. I think this organization is doing some great work, helping marine mammals physically, mentally and socially. We're all having a great time down here and look forward to diving down to the Aquarius Lab tomorrow.



Ann (ISD)

Today we began our day almost like yesterday, but only our dives were a bit different today. Okay, not a bit, but one dive was different than the rest of the dives we had faced. We began our first dive at The Eagle, there lay on the 110 feet bottom was a sunken ship! Today was our first time experiencing the deep water dive of 100 feet, but of course we couldn't go any more deeper than 100 feet. As we descended down, we enjoyed the view of the overly hundered feet ship. We didn't stay there really long, but the time was worth it. It was sight to see for all of us. After the Eagle dive, we were headed out to a shallower reef called Davey Crocker Reef and there we saw alot of fishes roaming near the reef. Even though the water wasn't really clear as yesterday's water; it was still as beautiful anyway. Finally, our dives were done for the day! We all were exausted, well I was. We headed back to shore and for lunch it was McDonald's. We had to hurry because we all were to see a deaf dolphin named Castaway. I was really excited about this visit because I loved dolphins since I could remember. Anyway, we went back to the hotel and got ready. Then off we went to visit Castaway! When we arrived at the place, we didn't see Castaway immediately, but were givien a presentation about what to do if we faced a wild marine animal. It was a pretty long presentation but we learned alot. Finally, we saw Castaway, but she was not herself since her baby dolphin died last Friday. Still, seeing Castaway was a sight. After visiting the Marine Mammal Conservatory, we ate dinner. During dinner, we all shared thunderous laughters and each others' experiences. It was a great way to end the day. Now we all are definitely enjoying our time down here and can't wait for tomorrow's dive at the Aquarius Lab!

       


       

       






       

Students learned how to help dolphins that have been stranded at the beach.


     

A large iguana was near the trees at the Marine Mammal Conservancy. A volunteer works with Castaway, the deaf dolphin.