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The guys are currently thinking about ways to preserve and recolonize coral. They are working in groups and using the Internet to research the structure, reproduction, digestion, etc. of different forms of coral. This activity builds on an interesting article we discussed that focused on coral predation by parrotfish. Our other article was about the invasive...

Dr. Gruninger and I are actively organizing the curriculum for the upcoming class.  Our goal is to prepare the students for their diving and research experiences in the Virgin Islands and beyond.  The course will be considered successful if it begins the process of forming informed thinkers who foster an appreciation for the environment.  Everything is designed to be...

  I really can't believe you're all gone!  This island is WAY TOO QUIET! When you all first arrived (in the rain and lightening) I was unsure what to expect, but I can tell you what I got - 20 of the most wonderful smiles I've ever seen and 20 of the sweetest and most polite young men I've ever met....

We had a great time today with Marine Biology 1! We went to Savannah Bay for a beautiful snorkel and to learn about invertebrates and then headed off to tag turtles! Love Doc

Greetings parents and friends! We had a GREAT day today but it went a bit longer than the others. This is just a quick update - the guys are in bed getting ready for another busy day tomorrow. We got up early and headed to the boats to dive and build the Jesuit reef using the structures they created...

All students are required to be PADI Open Water certified.  A portion of the course will be spent 40-60ft. beneath the ocean, thus it is imperative that all students be qualified to safely enjoy the experience.  Students will also be obtaining certificates for the following PADI endorsements: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE Specialty, and AWARE Fish Identification.  While underwater,...