Exploradores Marinos Visit Coral Fincas

Exploradores Marinos, la Isla de Culebra were off to Playa Soldado yesterday to learn about the coral fincas and the coral transplants. The kids were escorted by Explorer mascot Doyle, who is believed to be part bat and part Labrador retriever. He also looks a lot like a four legged barracuda and is believed to scare any aggressive fish away before we enter the water.
In between grilled hotdogs, noodle sword fights and Jean Franco stabbing his hand on a long spiny sea urchin, a good time was had by all. The very brave volunteers helping with this weekend's expedition were Alejandro Beher and Deli from ATANI on the big island.
Aldo Gonzales donated the refrescos, manned the grill and proved to be an excellent snorkelling guide.
We saw a yellow tailed snapper that was apparently tagged on, or near the no take reserve area on the other side of the island!
Sponsors included La Asociacion de Pescadores de Culebra, Centro de Apoyo a la Familia, and the Culebra Marine Center.
Hey what's a coral finca? Look at http://coralfincas.blogspot.com/