2011

Today was an interesting day. We learned about the origins of life and plate tectonics. Basically, we went through the history of our planet very quickly and how life played a role. The origin of life and plate tectonics are important to marine biology for many reasons. Many believe that life originated in the oceans, so studying underwater life...

Today got an early start for me and my cabin, when Doc and Mr. Kirby got us up at seven, in order to wake everyone else up at eight. We kinda half slept until seven fourty five, then got dressed pretty quickly, and got everybody else up. We then took the bus to the hotel that we have our...

What a day. We started the day of once again by leaving thr Guavaberry compound at 8:30 except today, we left for the marina where we ate breakfast. After we finished, we immediatley jumped onto the diveboat where we went to dive at a ship wreck. The ship that was called the HMS Rhone. The ship was made by...

The day began I was tired, probably because I had received little sleep. It was 4:00am, I sat in my new home. I was nervous and afraid, could I handle being away from my loving family, I'll have to do my best. I go back to bed. An hour later I woke up only to find myself in a...

Today we are beginning our study of marine organisms. We spent last week building on prior knowledge and setting the context for their experiences before and during our trip to BVI. Alec S. and Kells K. did a great job discussing an article about the impact of butterflyfish on coral reefs. They were followed by Paul P. and Nick...

For marine biologist a myriad of factors affect their research. One simple one is the difference between high and lowtide. At hightide completly different species of animals may occupy the same environment as different animals which occupy the same environment at low tide. Currents also affect the research of marine biologist because as we learned fish have sensitive responses...

Today, actually yesterday, began our 2nd of Jesuit's epic, 3-week journey into the wonders of marine biology. Everyone was thinking, "this is it," "today is the day;" at least that's what I was thinking. My steps into security were exhilarating, as this was the barrier between all the parents and my first real international experience in my life....

Today was another great day in marine biology. Today we went over the biological zonation of the ocean, and we went over various classes of plankton. Wegoing over biological zonation, I learned that the ocean ground, the Benthic zone, is in a whole zone of its own. That means that the ocean floor, the gound of the tidelines, and...

Day 1 of class has been quite successful. I hope to gain knowledge in field experiments as well as group projects while in the British Virgin Islands. I really enjoy diving and I cannot wait to get to BVI to begin diving. My favorite marine organism is the sting ray because I got the opportunity to swim with them...