RJD Research Trip

Sophi got to go out with the RJD team to do some shark research today. She was very excited to get going.

She found the perfect perch for the ride out.

Sophi peers over at one of her best friends, Captain Curt, to see what he was getting ready for the big day on the water.

Soph decides she better help navigate the boat for a while.

Dom (in the blue hat) gives out the days instructions to the visiting high school students on board.

Sophi scopes out the water for some sharks...

She has one in sight.

They bring it on the boat and quickly take samples, measure it and tag it.

Sophi gets right in there to give it a pat on the back - she is trying to see how many different species she can touch... I think she is up to seven different types so far!

She then heads up top to watch for more sharks...

Here comes another one...Captain Curt brings it in.

This one is a lot larger than the last.

They put the pump in his mouth, so that the shark can breathe will they are taking the needed samples.

Sophi takes a break to update her shark notes and statistics about the 5 sharks they caught today.

Sophi had a great time with the RJD crew - - - she can't wait to do it again!