This morning began with a run down to the Marina. The cold water woke us all up as we jumped off the ledge into the current cut for the second time. Half of the group made the mistake of swimming too close to the center, and got swept out by the current. Fortunately, everyone was able to grab hold of the side before they ended up deeper in the ocean. Everyone was eventually able to swim upstream against the strong current, grabbing onto mangroves on the perimeter and pulling themselves forward. Many of us saw a large barracuda and some stingray inches below our feet. We ran back to campus as a group, where another delicious pancake breakfast awaited us. Once full, Mr. Wilson introduced the day’s plan, which involved extensive research on a sustainable energy source, within groups. The five topics were Solar, Biodiesel, Wind Energy, Passive Solar, and Biodigestion. We spent the entire day talking to CEI research managers who helped us formulate an understanding of our topic and how it could be applicable to our lives back home. Later in the day, we all conveniently raided the kitchen as Riley’s famous sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies were being taken out of the oven. They were AMAZING! Thank goodness there were enough for everyone to have seconds (and thirds for a fortunate few). Tonight we listened to am awesome presentation on lionfish, an invasive species that has taken over the east Atlantic. Leaving the presentation in the octagon, we were all wishing we could go spear fishing tomorrow at the lionfish derby, an event promoting education on lionfish. But tomorrow we will be at the beach all day. Bummer! After that we listened to three of the groups’ jazzy research presentations (Solar, Wind, Biodigestion). Now we’re finally ready to hit the hay in preparation for our culminating fitness challenge… the RUN SWIM! 6:30 AM! Be there… We’re pumped. Goodnight everybody!
Peace Out,
Colleen and Liam
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