Friday 24th October, from the base camp. Since yesterday, the camp has emptied. Smaller teams have been formed to explore different sites in the forest. Most of them will stay there for a few days before coming back to the camp with their findings. Some took the dirt road to reach areas located a dozen kilometres away from the village. … Continue reading →

Thursday 23rd October, on board the Airaha 2. The ship leaves at 7 am taking the divers to the entrance to Triton Bay. On our way there, we have to prepare the diving equipment and finish sorting out the samples collected the day before. Each specimen must be photographed and prepared to be properly preserved. A fragment is placed in … Continue reading →

Wednesday 22nd October, aboard the Airaha 2. At last! The explorations can finally begin! We are five days behind schedule, but the impatience felt during these last five days is a motivation for everyone to catch up. The Airaha 2 takes the marine scientific team to the chosen spot for the first diving exploration. Eric, who is a diving instructor, … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 21st October, we arrived in Lobo in the small hour of the morning. Everybody rushed on deck to gaze in wonder at the misty show dissipating over beautiful karst reliefs. It took us 6 hours to reach Lobo. Here, in Triton Bay, the sea is very still. A delegation landed to talk to the villagers. Both ships were … Continue reading →

Monday 20th October, while waiting for the authorisation to leave, people travelling by boat stay on board and those taking the ferry remain ashore. The unexpected arrival of a minister delays the meeting with the BUPATI (the Prefect of the region). We have to wait until the evening to be able to leave. Impatience is growing. But it leaves time … Continue reading →