2014 Week 1

Day 7: Given the chance to sleep in, I still woke up very early because of the roosters. They started making noise around 5am and I finally decided that it was time to get up around 6. Instead of just sitting there, I went on a long run. I took a similar path that I went on a few days...

I am taking this course because I have a strong interest in the sciences and feel that this class will give me a very unique, hands-on experience with marine biology that could be once in a lifetime.

I took this course because of my experience with the course and the trip last year. It was such an incredible experience that I wanted to do it again. I also am fascinated with marine biology and really enjoy learni new things about marine life and the ocean as a whole. I think my experience last year is what...

I took Marine Biology 2 because I had one of the best experiences last year and I find it interesting. Also, I think it is really important to future economic markets as we explore how things we think aren't a big deal, like lion fish, when they really are.

Another long night of fraternizing and staying awake pointlessly and the cabins one by one went to sleep after splitting up. I slept very well and woke up just in time to leave to meet with everyone, maximizing my sleep and obviously skipping the planned workout due to unexpected soreness from yesterday's run. Somewhat energized from extra sleep, the...

Our final day of diving here in the BVI began uneventfully, but for a full recap, please see the opening sentences of past posts. Where the days begin to differ was when we went back to the dive shop. Today, Casey had printouts of a panorama view from the camera we installed. Reverting to our kindergarten love of arts...

There are several reasons that I am wanting to go back on the Marine Biology trip. The first is obviously having the opportunity to spend a week on a picturesque island, but more importantly to see how our reef has progressed. I am also looking forward to spending time with my peers who share an interest in diving and...

I took this course because I took Marine Biology 1 last year and I wanted to continue to study the course materials and see the improvement of the coral that our group transplanted last year. I also am fascinated by the ocean and love to study the fish and microscopic organisms that make it up.

Today, July 16, was mostly an introduction day to the area and the activities of the area. We began by waking up and driving to a Virgin Gorda hotel and restaurant where we would eat breakfast. Next, we had a class, our only class of the trip. It consisted of a few slide shows introducing the...