Today was an awesome day! With French toast and an assortment of toppings in our stomachs, we were prepared for the exciting day to come. The day began with a discussion on a conservation article, consisting of current information on marine protected areas and methods used to protect the area. We were able to break down the article into separate parts.
Once our discussion was finished, we headed to the shark lab, a lab that does various research projects on sharks. While at the shark lab we had a tour of the lab where Emily, the manger of the lab, explained the variation of sharks and research completed at the lab.
To conclude our tour visited a shark pen were we able to touch a nurse shark and lemon shark pup.
We really enjoyed the shark lab and while still on the island where shark lab was located, we took a peaceful nature walk through the Bimini Sands Eco-tour. While being careful of poison wood, we saw many interesting creatures from the crab spider to the Bimini Boa. We came back to the boat where we had lunch soon after we prepared for our snorkel at Sapona, a shipwreck that is now home to a vast diversity of fish.
While snorkeling we took a fish survey of the variety of fish that lived in and around Sapona. Once we finished at Sapona we came back to boat to do a plankton tow where we gathered interesting plankton because they swam with intense speed. Our day was filled many memorable moments that were filled with fun! We are looking forward to more fun filled days! So long fare well from... Kevin and Daniella
It looks like you guys are having an awesome time. What species of shark is that in the second photo?
Shark looks like it was very cool. What is poison wood? Is that like poison ivy?
I did this program back in 1995, and it sounds just as great as it did back than. I know from experience that you guys are having a great time! Enjoy the week, it goes really fast!
Hsmb was a fantastic program. The lessons learned through hands on field experience is second to none. Giving Midwestern kids a chance to explore the worlds oceans is one of the largest gifts the shedd aquarium can give back to the community. Live it up!