Daily Schedule
Tropical Field Ecology
The daily schedule is extremely flexible, depending upon weather conditions, wave action, and logistics. However, unless we are engaged in some other activity, you can expect to be snorkeling for several hours in the morning and for several hours in the afternoon. In general, the evening will be for studying, an ocassional lecture, socializing, or visiting local establishments.
27 Dec am: arrive on San Salvador Island, check-in, lunch at GRC
pm: orientation, introduction to snorkeling at Graham's Harbor
28 Dec am: snorkel French Bay, lunch at French Bay
pm: snorkel Pigeon Creek
29 Dec am: boat ride to Green Cay, lunch at GRC
pm: snorkel Sanddollar Reef
30 Dec am: snorkel Hannah Beach, lunch on the beach
pm: examination of dune flora
31 Dec am: snorkel Lindsay Reef, Fernandez Bay, lunch at Columbus Monument
pm: tour Cockburn Town, snorkel Snapshot Reef, Fernandez Bay
1 Jan am: free time
pm: snorkel Dump Reef
night: snorkel Dump Reef (night dive)
2 Jan am: swim to Manhead Cay
pm: snorkel Grotto Beach, sample in a blue hole
3 Jan am: birdwatching at Jones Road and the Catchment Basin, lunch at GRC
pm: snorkel/dive the Wall (through the Riding Rock)
4 Jan am: review for final exams
pm: practical exam (on a coral reef)
night: lab practical
5 Jan am: depart San Salvador
Last updated on 24 August 2003.
Provide comments to Dwight Moore at mooredwi@emporia.edu
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