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COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 019Last night we hosted a most enjoyable evening of learning and fellowship across the generations.Dr Kerry Sink shared her fascination with the Coelacanth through her illustrated talk covering its' initial discovery in 1938 right up to the present. Current information is being gained by the use of a Remotely Operated Vehicle she pioneered for researching Coelacanths and their deep water habitats in South Africa.COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 020The troop of Sea Scouts, studying marine life this term, were full of enthusiastic questions, and one confirmed he intends becoming a Marine Biologist.COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 024Kerry's husband Dave Smith is one of our rescue crew at Station.26 Kommetjie.COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 010COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 016COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 021COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 022COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 028COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 023COELACANTH TALK. Dr Kerry Sink 027
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