by Bryn Fleming | Aug 30, 2019 | coral reefs, Coral Transplant, Diving, Education, Science, Scientific Diving, Summer Trips, Teens
[Show thumbnails] Coral Restoration: Not the Same All Over Coral restoration in the Carolinas has not taken off quite as rapidly as the mainstream coral restoration movement in Florida and the Bahamas. This could be based on several factors. Oculina (NC) vs. Acropora...
by Markus Bynum | Jul 5, 2019 | Blogs, coral reefs, Diving, Education, Honduran Coral Reef Foundation, Honduras, New College, Science, Scientific Diving, Summer Trips, Teens, The Foundation
SCUBAnauts finish a week of diving in Honduras with some time spent in the village buying a well-earned soda. Image 1 of 3 Preparing to Collect and Replant Staghorn Coral This morning was our final day of diving. Before setting off, we were treated to a delicious...
by Cyndi Foisy | Aug 1, 2018 | coral reefs, Coral Restoration Foundation, Coral Transplant, CRF, Education, Mote, Science, Scientific Diving
Recording proper data is critical. Image 1 of 5 by Markus B., SCUBAnaut 1st Class Our third day in the Keys at Mote Marine Laboratory, Wednesday, began with a slow start to the morning–most of us still tired from last night’s dives, but we were still fed,...
by Site Admin | Sep 1, 2015 | Blogs, Coral Transplant, Summer Trips
Taylor R. Scubanauts: Senior First Class — AAUS D-60 Working with Mote laboratories this summer was once again a gratifying experience. Dr. Vaughan and his staff are great; it’s such an amazing experience to work along side such respected scientists. This...
by Site Admin | Aug 21, 2015 | Blogs, Coral Transplant, Summer Trips
Zack M : SCUBAnaut – AAUS D-30 //2015 We worked with Dr. Vaughan of Mote Tropical Research Lab at Summerland Key and learned about the latest way to transplant and grow boulder/mountain corals. Overall it was a very interesting process and the science behind how...
