The MV Spree left Key West on May 13, 2010 for a ten day cruise to the Dry Tortugas for a cooperative NOAA/UM/FWC/NPS biennial reef fish and spiny lobster census. 29 researchers participated over two 5 day legs, with 878 dives completed to obtain 638 fish counts and 164 spiny lobster surveys. The area sampled included the Tortugas North Ecological Reserve, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. An additional 10 day cruise is scheduled for June 9-19 to complete the 2010 study.

Dave McClellan performing a RVC reef fish survey.

Waiting for a pick up by the MV Spree