Friday May 7, 2021 Today we started the day with a lecture on Mangroves and their ecology. We were introduced to three magnificent species that are native to Florida, these species include the Red Mangrove ( R. mangle), Black Mangrove ( A. germinans), and lastly the White Mangrove (L. racemose). We discussed the various attributes … Keep reading »
May Term Class: Marine Biology
Hard Bottom Sponge Site & Turtle Hospital
Thursday May 6, 2021 Today’s lecture was about sponges, mainly focusing on Spheciospongia vesparium (loggerhead sponge) and Ircinia campera (vase sponge). Our morning visit was to the hard bottom sponge site. This habitat consisted of little soft sediment/sand with different sized sponges (bottom fitters) as well as other organisms such as spiny lobsters, lionfish, stingray, … Keep reading »
Mudflat, Plankton Tow, and Sargassum Collection
Wednesday May 5, 2021 Wednesday morning started like the others sunny and bright. Today’s morning lecture greeted us with the challenge of creating the complex food web of the epipelagic zone only using a brief outline and an article we read the night before. The epipelagic zone is the area at the surface of the … Keep reading »
Triton Mudflats
Tuesday May 4, 2021 On Tuesday morning, the sun was shining and the temperature was 81 degrees. In our first class of the day we discussed seagrass ecology and biology, as well as the benefits and threats to the seagrass communities. The three main species found in the Florida Bay include: Thalassia testudinum or Turtle … Keep reading »
Visit to the Bight
Monday, May 3, 2021 – The Bight The day began with a brief discussion on our observations and thoughts from our first snorkeling session on Sunday. Out of this conversation came the realization for the group that while there is much academic work in this course, part of our task is also to learn what … Keep reading »
Marine Biology 2021 has launched!
Sunday May 2, 2021 The Marine Biology class of 9 students has arrived and 0ur course has begun! Given the challenges over the last year, it has been a long wait for our students. Last May in 2020, their trip was cancelled due to Covid and we are so grateful we can be here in … Keep reading »
2019 Marine Biology Final thoughts….
The following are reflections about the trip written by each student. Thanks for following our exploration! Jody Saylor, Ryan Sensenig, and Luke Geiser (TA) The idea that struck to me the most during my experience was the importance of seagreass beds to the coral reef and the production of fish. Also, how the coral reefs … Keep reading »
Research Presentations
Thursday May 16, 2019 Today when we first woke up everyone was rushing around trying to put the finishing touches on our independent research papers, and powerpoints before eleven when it was time to attend the twelfth annual Marine Biology Science Conference. This time was interrupted by three manatees that decided to swim right up … Keep reading »
Research & Coral Restoration Foundation Presentation
Monday May 13, 2019 We started off the day discussing some of the major threats to the ocean system. Though climate change, over-harvesting, habitat destruction, oil extraction, and invasive species are important, today we focused on the impacts of pollution. The presence of chemicals, nutrient overabundance, and macro/micro plastics transforms habitats and the food chain … Keep reading »
Sunday – rest and renewal – Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 12, 2019 Like last Sunday, our day initiated by gathering as a family and warming our vocals to sing at the local Baptist Church. Although, at the beginning we struggled to sing in sync, by the end we sang quite well for not being choir professionals. During church, the church community showed a … Keep reading »
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