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Mission Log: July 15, 2006

by Krista Trono
Communications Coordinator
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

Little Hercules and RV Endeavor. (Photo: Krista Trono/NOAA)

We couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was foggy as we left Rhode Island, and as the day went on the fog lifted, the sun was shining, and there were only a few clouds in the sky. The water was so glassy we could see reflections from the clouds. A pod of dolphins followed the ship for a few minutes in the afternoon. It was great to watch them jump across the waves made by the ship. I am still trying to find my way around the 185-foot Endeavor - it’s somewhat of a maze with long corridors and lots of small rooms. I am anxious to reach the Monitor. This is not only my first trip to the sanctuary, but also my first experience on a research vessel.