National Geographic Newswatch recently featured Living Oceans Foundation Global Reef Expedition in an article posted by Michele Westmoreland of International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) about where are the Gambier Islands predators. Michele and iLCP joined the Global Reef Expedition for its French Polynesia mission to the Gambier Islands.
From Mangrove Mud to Meaningful Work: Desta’s J.A.M.I.N. Journey
Some students I remember for their grades, their quick answers, or a moment that made the whole class laugh. Others I remember for the way they stepped into the mangroves.
Desta was the kind of student who thrived outdoors. While some students hesitated at the edge of the mud, he walked right in. And when he inevitably got stuck — because everyone does — he didn’t get frustrated. He laughed. Covered in mud, holding mangrove propagules in his hands, he embraced the experience fully.
Even then, it was clear that he was connecting with the environment in a way that went beyond the lesson plan…
