After gathering a few more pieces of high-tech equipment at the Daiso and our favorite hardware store (The Monkey Store), Liz has successfully set up her first experiment with adult corals which will be running for the next 10 days. From now on, each evening we will check the Acropora corals in the ocean in front of Sesoko Marine station by snorkeling and in our water table for the beginning of spawning. Spawning is predicted for Sunday the 22nd of May at around 9.30 pm. However, they can be a few days early or late, thus from now on we will operate on coral watch every evening. Unfortunately, the water temperature has dropped below 25 degrees Celsius which may delay the awaited spawning. But of course there is always time for a beer after a busy day in our favorite Isakaya right next to our Super Hotel. Our evening work has freed up some time to check out Naha´s famous market where you can buy every marine creature that you can order in a restaurant. Including symbiotic giant clam (chacogai), which Liz and I enjoyed eating on Tuesday. Summary: Everything is awesome.
