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July 07, 2009
The High School Marine Biology program participants are in their first week of study in the Bahamas. Here's a blog post and video from two of the participants:
This afternoon we headed to Turtle Rocks and saw starfish, conch shells, laughing gulls, and tons of crabs. After a short ride to the other side of the rocks, we got in the water for a late afternoon snorkel to start our fish ID research project.
July 06, 2009
Today on the R/V Coral Reef II, we learned more on the importance of focusing our research on how man-made changes in the environment can affect biodiversity. We decided to research habitats of Bimini that could be affected by future developments and compare it to ecosystems that have already been altered by development.
The Young Naturalists have started interacting with guests at Shedd. Here are their thoughts in preparing for their first day on the floor:
I look forward to being viewed as a highly intelligent worker, who holds the key to knowledge, by the guest. I have always admired the wit displayed by workers such as interpreters and have longed for the same respect I have for them. Therefore I cannot wait to be on the floor, knowing that I am the “go-to guy.” I have what guests want, and I am proud of myself. I can’t wait to show the world what I’ve learned.
James P.
