. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Figure 3. Our research team (L>R), Diane, Barrett, and Mark, entering an underwater cave on the Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji. one having long-since moved (no forwarding address) and, incredibly, another that was actually deceased. Luckily, B2 had begun to badger OP, having just returned from his Peace Corps assignment in the backcountry of Liberia, because he was in jeopardy of soon losing his governmental noncompetitive (, preferential-hiring) status. OP begrudgingly sent him to us for an interview, even
. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Figure 3. Our research team (L>R), Diane, Barrett, and Mark, entering an underwater cave on the Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji. one having long-since moved (no forwarding address) and, incredibly, another that was actually deceased. Luckily, B2 had begun to badger OP, having just returned from his Peace Corps assignment in the backcountry of Liberia, because he was in jeopardy of soon losing his governmental noncompetitive (, preferential-hiring) status. OP begrudgingly sent him to us for an interview, even though he was an experienced scuba diver with excellent phycological training from the University of Colorado. Barrett was a bit (whole lot!) noncommittal during the interview process, although we anticipated that his Peace Corps background reflected a "can- do" willingness to undertake almost any onerous assignment, including enduring work under less than tolerable conditions. This assumption could not have been more "on-the-money" and his addition to the team has led to a most productive and entertaining partnership. Unlike B2, neither of us are "party-animals," so it has often fallen on B2's capable and enthusiastic shoulders to serve as "designated reveler" for the team, under "other-duties-as-assigned" (a caveat included in all SI position descriptions). We decided to focus on marine plants because they are among the most important and attractive inhabitants of coastal ecosystems throughout the world. Our interests and personal satisfaction derive from being able to add in some measure to the overall picture of the unique ocean planet upon which we live, instead of narrowly focusing on human activities and services, as most non-science professions do. By contrast, the biologist perceives the relatively recently arrived human species (with both admiration and trepidation!) as the most dominant intruder among the millions of
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