Living OFF GRID for a month during lockdown. (Learning By Doing Ep 111)
June 29, 2020 · 10 min · 6K views · Wayag Ranger Patrol Post
What this video covers
Vernon and Marie-Morgane explore a high-density coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, during a three-hour snorkeling session.6:54 The pair observes significant biodiversity and vibrant coral formations, noting that the site contains substantially more marine life than other locations they have visited in the region.0:53 They time their excursion around the tidal cycle, entering the water before high tide and exiting as the tide begins to recede.6:53 To access the reef, the crew abandons their heavy dinghy in favor of Indiana stand-up paddleboards.7:43 The paddleboards offer increased maneuverability in windy conditions and provide a better vantage point for spotting coral heads from the surface.8:12 When diving, they secure the paddleboards by tethering them to dead coral using a rope.8:23 This method allows for greater freedom of movement while filming with GoPros.8:32
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