“I’m just one person, what difference can I make in the world?” If you’re interested in truly seeing if you make an impact on the world, try this challenge: Halve Your Trash. Why Would I Halve My Trash? There will always be the argument “I don’t live near the ocean, how does my trash matter …
If you build it, they will come. Commerce in tourism has grown exponentially in recent years. The tourism industry itself is expanding from land to sea. Airplanes and cruise ships arrive on tiny islands, bringing money, goods and exposure to other cultures. It is an interesting dichotomy prevailing here in Cozumel, Mexico, as we set …
Freshwater diving can offer some interesting sights for any scuba diver. It’s not rare to see man-made things at the bottom of the lake – beer cans, trash, fishing line, etc. Every now and then, a diver may see something awry, which makes them wonder “what happened here, exactly?”. Exhibit A: June 6, 2021. Spring …
What kind of traffic is sailing across our oceans and waterways on planet Earth? Let’s take a look. This is one snapshot, on one spring day in March (during a Pandemic), taken from Marine Traffic. This is an interesting peek into what’s going on in our oceans one any given day. Pleasure Craft These ocean …
Research Location: Costa Rica Location Mission Collect tissue sample of a whale shark to help identify migration patterns of the species. Costa Rica, scuba diving with whale sharks for a citizen scientist research expedition with Fins Attached, CREMA and students of the University of Costa Rica. The Scientific Process A small sample is taken, where …
We join actress Kelly Greyson and Alex Antoniou with Fins Attached Marine Research and Conservation aboard M/Y Sharkwater off the coast of Costa Rica. Scientists and Citizen Scientists join together to make in impact on the planet by inspiring others to do the same. “I always feel that we are here for a purpose. We …
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Research Target: Bull Sharks Mission Purpose In the Bat Islands of Costa Rica, our mission today is to take tissue samples from adult Bull Sharks at a cleaning station. The samples help scientists document and identify migration patterns of the species, to better understand and protect both adults and their offspring. Two Bull Sharks We …
In our language as the American public, we refer to anyone missing a limb as an “amputee”, despite whether the limb is missing from birth or due to an actual amputation. There are many opportunities for amputees and other disabled persons for scuba diving. Many scuba shops also offer trips specifically for these divers to …
We begin our dives today at a seamount in northern Costa Rica on the Pacific side. Our goal is to assist scientists and researchers with tissue sampling adult Bull Sharks. Each member of the scuba diving team has a job – photographers and videographers document the sharks while others measure and take tissue samples. Everyone …
Citizen Science program onboard M/Y Sharkwater off the coast of Costa Rica. Bull Shark tagging, Hawksbill turtle tracking and more.
