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As we weren’t able to raise enough money to buy higher-quality cameras we couldn't get video images. Nevertheless, I couldn’t end this blog without somehow letting you see the most remarkable elements I saw during the expedition. With that aim,   I drop here the following video from my friends of BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1cSKxxSmU

  Day 3  Our last day took us to a different area: the underwater canyons of Osprey Reef, located at the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef. This place is known for its crystal clear waters and the possibility of seeing large and less common species. Although it is a bit more remote, we knew it would be worth the trip As we dove, the immensity of the canyons took our breath away. The rock walls dropped to abysmal depths, covered with black corals and gorgonians. Here we encountered the impressive coral sea snake ,a venomous but peaceful species, slithering among the rocks. As we moved forward, a hammerhead shark appeared swimming slowly in the distance, one of the most shocking experiences of the entire expedition. This animal is an occasional visitor to the area, and seeing it in its natural habitat was a mixture of adrenaline and amazement. Near the end of the dive, we had an unexpected encounter: a group of reef manta rays moving with hypnotic elegance. We hovered in si...

  Hello and welcome to my two-day expedition blog!! For the ones that followed my previous expeditions, I'm glad you are back here. And, for all the new ones, I hope you enjoy my diving adventures.  This has certainly been one of the richest experiences I’ve ever lived and I’m very excited to share it with you. 😀 😀

 Day 2 The second day took us north to the famous Ribbon Reefs, a series of reefs that are home to species found nowhere else in the world. The highlight was our encounter with the iconic blue nauyaca, a young angelfish with hand-painted spiral patterns. In addition, we saw the elusive gray reef shark patrolling the seafloor. Although not endemic, its presence is vital to the balance of the ecosystem. Another special moment was encountering a school of barrier parrotfish, which with their fused teeth erode the corals, helping to maintain the health of the reef. We ended the day exploring a soft coral garden where we saw the charismatic Australian reef cuttlefish  changing colors in front of us. It was like witnessing pure magic.