Blog 1: Gabriella and Tanvi

 14 STUDENTS. 14 HOPES (by Gabriella and Tanvi)


After learning about coral reefs and mangroves here’s what Ecology: Bahamas is excited about!!!


  1. Seeing the organisms we’ve studied in class (i.e. Southern Stingray)

  2. Learning about the intersection between environment and culture

  3. Making friends with the fish

  4. Being challenged in a positive way

  5. Being present in nature

  6. Self growth

  7. Living sustainably

  8. Being intellectually engaged outside of the classroom

  9. Seeing the super blue ocean

  10. Meeting new people and hearing their stories

  11. Learning about the human impact on the environment first hand 

  12. Being flexible in difficult situations

  13. Making memories

  14. High fives, Having fun!

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  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2022 at 10:51 PM

    Making friends with the fish :) I'm gonna follow this blog, so make it interesting!!!

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