The CREW program offers high school teachers the opportunity to join the Global Reef Expedition (GRE) on one of its missions. Participants gain first-hand experience of life on board a working scientific research vessel, a greater understanding of the importance
After a short break in Jamaica, the M/Y Golden Shadow departed for an overnight sail to the next stop on the Global Reef Expedition: Navassa. Joining the Living Oceans science staff is a cadre of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
After a night boarding at Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio, Jamaica and a rolling crossing that left more than a few green faces and empty chairs at dinner, the Golden Shadow motored overnight to Pedro Bank, about 100 miles
Prior to beginning our research at Little Inagua, we knew there was some “weather” occurring in the eastern Caribbean that we had to keep our eyes on. At first, we thought we could leave one day early, transit back to
From August 19th-22nd, we experienced nothing but great wall diving around Little Inagua, which is always a diver’s delight. The island of Little Inagua is five miles to the northeast of Great Inagua, and hosts a large Land and Sea Park.
Sunshine and calm seas greeted the Golden Shadow as she lay at anchor in Man of War Bay on the west side of Great Inagua. After a quick breakfast, the first researchers set off to start the day’s survey work.
At last we have reached the Inaguas! After a few days underway, the Golden Shadow is laying at anchor off the western shore of Great Inagua. Great Inagua is located between 20.9° to 21.4° North latitude and 73° to 73.9°
Each phase of the Global Reef Expedition is a serious undertaking, involving hundreds of logistical details and many, many hours of work, not to mention communications with scientists, educators and governments spread out around the globe. However, one of the
Yesterday you were presented with a number of scenarios for the Golden Shadow to avoid Tropical Storm Emily. Hopefully you spent some time considering the ship’s options for dodging the storm and steering clear of its predicted path. Assuredly, the
Clear skies and sunshine greeted the Golden Shadow this morning as drowsy research team members congregated over breakfast. The conversation soon turned to the storm gathering and organizing in the southeastern Caribbean.  Many onboard wondered if the approaching tropical storm
