can't survey ocean wildlife because I'm a mermaid?

> @LaziMinx said:
> so uh, I need to survey ocean wildlife for my career (level 7 marine biologist) and I can't because it says this:
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> https://imgur.com/a/Gul9MX1
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> So, how am I supposed to do my daily task? I don't really want to turn her back into human so can somebody please help me?

I was able to do it while on the canoe/boat. I got on it, then clicked the buoy to survey ocean. It took a bit but i got it. It also solved my diving for treasure (in odd jobs) dilemma. Hope it works for you and others.I almost gave up his job an redid him.