The Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition visits The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on the planet, and home to one of the best managed marine parks in the world. The Foundation’s research here focuses on identifying differences in reef health and fish population between the various fishing, no-take, and no-entry zones of the park to provide answers about the effectiveness of the zones, the role of top predators like sharks, and get a baseline of the reefs in the northern region in parts where the Australian government has recently proposed agriculture development.
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…
