Today was the first day we had a chance to work on research projects. However, it was mostly just trial and error to test different methods for data collection. This helped each group get a better idea of what their specific question would be for the project. To do this, half of the group went to Bonefish Bay, half to Snapshot, and one group stayed at the GRC. Overall, it was a good first step towards the research projects that will continue through the fall semester.
Our Divers preparing for another adventure. (Dr.Phil isn't in this shot but he dove also)
In the afternoon we revisited French Bay on the south end of the island. We saw a Spanish Lobster which is nocturnal so it was a great find to see it during the day; a Yellow Spotted Eel was seen by some snorkelers, as well as a cleaner shrimp on an anemone. Once again, our divers donned their dive suits and tanks for another adventure. The underwater pictures are limited at this time since most of the cameras are currently in rehab.
The truck ride home was quite interesting, to say the least. It involved spotty pelting rain, some serious loss of equipment which led to a few turnarounds and one wardrobe casualty by an unnamed person aka ‘awkward hand.’ But, like most things it ended well with a game and the singing of “Billy Jean” by Michael Jackson just for Dr. Phil.
Some of the group on the truck after the rain.
Wishing you warm weather and some of our bug bites.
P.S. The internet has been quite bad which led to the late posting of the June 6 blog…this may also be the reason for lack of e-mail communication from your student.
-written by Tasha Boerst ’13 & Josh Fridley ’13
Hey Tasha!! How are you? I’m good. Sorry, this letter may be long.
Anyways…how’s the weather? It’s pretty nice here, but i wish it was nicer. I’m leasing Lila right now. I get to start to ride her on June 15th. I’m so excited! I think I’m going to do swim club..its still undecied. Soccers going good. I may start a work-out program with Eloisa in the summer. Oh, and I still have to get the music off your computer. Jenna says “Hi.” P.S. So does everyone else. Lol. Can you listen to music there? I have some new favorite songs that i need to get. Oh, also are there any culture things you can do? Are the people nice and how are you doing on your project? Well, I think I’m going to do some reading so I miss you and hope you are enjoying yourself! Everyone says they love you and can’t wait to see you!! One last thing…school is over!! It went so fast; it was crazy! I’m going to miss 6th grade. But now I’m a 6/7 (I don’t know how to state it) grader! haha! I hope I have a good summer and get to do fun things like you. Love ya!! Kira Boerst <3
Hello to all! Glad to hear the research projects are underway! Also pleased to hear from all of you again, was worried that the “mean rain” got to be too much. Your time is going by very fast, enjoy what is left. Ohio does not offer the ocean views each day, nor the little pesty bugs. Tasha… good to see your picture! I am off to Virginia tommorrow and will return home Saturday. I will try to check it out, but will not have as much fun as you will with your intership. Kira and Dad haved a soccer tournament this weekend, Cayla is running the Bellin, and Jared and Jenna are babysitting Weston! Tell everyone to focus on their research, formulate good questions and have excellent supporting references, along with lots of hard work and reading, studying, writing, reviewing, writing, etc. I think you all get the picture. Enjoy and see you soon.
Mom – AKA Dr. Boerst
Can’t wait to hear the back story on this post! Sounds like you all are still having fun and learning lots. Emily, it was good to get your email and I passed it on to the rellies. Miranda drove to school today, so it is good to be off the roads and possibly out of the country – haha! Love and miss you, mom