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The majestic Murray cod is native to Australia's inland rivers including the Murray River. It grows to a maximum size of about 6 foot and 250 lb in weight. The maximum estimated age is about 50 years. Divers in clear water are often confronted by these huge gentle fish that are very curious. Those that stare eye-to-eye with these magnificent creatures in the wild, or in tanks in captivity, are spooked and deeply affected by the experience. I was part of a team of scientists that established the age and growth of Murray cod. I live in awe of them to this day. Take a trip and stare eye-to-eye with a cod before you die. Big Fella Cod Murray cod sublime when met, looked at eye to eye so deeply profound

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Date: 8/4/2017 11:16:00 AM
I enjoyed this wonderful haibun John! Congratulations on your third placement!
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Date: 8/2/2017 6:20:00 PM
This is so lovely ,John, I love the Haiku attached ... Congratulations on your win .. ~*
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Date: 8/2/2017 3:49:00 PM
Love this! Congrats on a unique and informative subject!
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Date: 8/2/2017 3:37:00 PM
Nice description John.
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Date: 7/25/2017 6:09:00 PM
Wow John, interesting story and experience you have had. Also, you do well with this Haibun form. :)
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