Observer Name: Jarrod Jablonski and Casey McKinlay
Observation Start Time: 10:00
Observation End Time: 20:00
Weather Conditions: Clear skies and light wind during the morning hours gave way to strong winds and severe storms
Depth of Observations (indicate meters or feet):0 - 300 feet
Water Visibility (high, medium, low):low to medium; approximately 50 feet with sections of approximately 20'
Water Turbidity (high, medium, low):medium to high
Water Current Direction: SSE
Water Current Speed (high, medium, low):moderate
Water Temperature (indicate C or F):68 F
Notable Flora: In Wakulla Basin: Pervasive hydrilla and algae on spring basin surfaces; much reduced due to recent herbicide treatment
Notable Fauna: In Wakulla Basin: mullet, fesh water flounder, catfish, brim; in A and O tunnel, catfish and large crayfish
Other Observer Comments: The primary objective of this dive was to remove old safety bottles and replace with new bottles while identifying current conditions. Cave visibility is improving especially near the entrance. O tunnel around 6k remains relatively dark with roughly 20-30' visibility. A quick check of R-tunnel shows moderate outflow of dark water. Visibility in R Tunnel is approximately 20 feet.
