Lin Chen used a branch as a walking stick, carefully making his way over the reef and gradually approaching the water.
Eventually, he just stepped right into the water. His shoes were already soaked anyway, and it was actually safer.
The bright beam of his Hat Lamp cut through the clear seawater, leaving the seabed completely exposed.
Moments ago, he couldn't see a thing in the pitch-black darkness, but now the light revealed countless finger-sized fry clearly swimming back and forth near the base of the reef.
In North America, laws protecting animal populations are extremely strict, with clear regulations regarding size, sex, and even catch limits.
He wasn't sure if Panama had similar laws protecting its marine life, but it was highly likely. Best not to touch these fry, just to be safe.
