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| The block is lowered to the seabed |
Next a large buoy is raised from the deck -- |
swings to the rear of the barge |
and lowers it to the surface. |
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| A catcher boat is used to .. |
detach the crane line from the buoy |
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Several buoys are already in place. Second Nature stands by in the background. |
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Location of three of the Buoys installed on the East sideof the channel |
A large flock of gulls was on the middle island during the operation. |
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| Normally at this time of year there are no sea lions present. This one turned up today. |
The gulls.... |
and cormorants .... |
and pigeon guillemots are not disturbed on the nesting grounds of Great Race Rocks. |
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| Video of anchor block inspection |
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