In ATL

Just landed in ATL.  Scheduled to be home at 4:22 EST.

Awaiting Depature

Our flight is currently set to leave at 7:55 am CST.  Should be in Atlanta around 12:30pm EST.

Last Day at the Beach

Well, we have 5 new certified Open Water Divers and 3 new Advanced Open Water divers.  Also worth mentioning that we have excellent snorkelers. 

After a fun dive this morning we hung out at the beach and all went out for lunch.

This evening some of our kids participated in a scientific beach outreach. I will admit that Cole rocked it out.

Tomorrow morning we head back to Cancun to hang out by the pool.  Tough, I know.

Friday 7/8- Afternoon Pics

More random pics from the day.  By this evening Cole, KC, and myself will be Advanced Open Water Divers.

By tomorrow Harrison, Haley, Joel, Ashley, and Lexi will be Open Water Divers.

Friday 7/8- Morning Pics

Random pics from this morning.

Marine Pics 2

More random pics.  I will be diving with our new divers on Saturday during their fun dive and will be sure to catch some pictures.

Marine Pics 1

Random Pics. 

Marine Site Update 7/7

I've finally found a spot to sit at where I can upload some of the pictures I have taken.  Look for those soon.

Adavanced Diving:
Me
Cole
KC

1 night dive to complete then we are certified. We hit 99 ft below today.

Open Water Diving:
Joel
Harrison
Ashley
Lexi
Haley

Should be certified by the end of tomorrow.

Snorkelers:
Wendy
Megan
Mandy
Julia
Bailee
Emmy
Emily

Bailee and Emmy had ear issues and backed out of diving for the week.  I will say that the snorkeling is amazing so they are getting something out of their time in Akumal.

Day 8

Today we headed North to Alkumal.  The pictures below give you a look into what our camp looked like in the jungle this week.

Day 7

Well most of us have survived the jungle.  A few mosquito bites, some tired legs, and one sprained/ broke ankle.  No worries, it's me! We attempted to play baseball on Saturday evening with a tennis ball and a mini wooden bat.  I need to stick to coaching. 

The kids were exposed to a lot of quality scientific studies and, if nothing else, should have a better appreciation for the scientists that are out there throughout the world trying to save what we have left. 

Now off to the beach. The kids are more than ready.

Day 6

Today we got back to normal with each group visiting various transects throughout Calakmul.  Our mammal scientist caught a glimpse of a young cougar fairly close to camp which was an exciting 5 minutes.

This evening we caught a rare glimpse of a unique wasp that paralyzes tarantulas and inserts its larvae into the tarantula  where they mature.  It's crazy to see it in person.