Tag: research
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AGRRA Monitoring
I finally finished my training with Healthy Reefs which I started in Punta Allen last year!! This means that I can assist Healthy Reefs when they monitor the Mesoamerican coral reef, going out with other trained people to count fish. Roughly the methodology is you lay a 30m transect and count all of the fish that…
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The New Year
After spending Christmas at home I am back to full pace in Mexico. We have had a few new projects in the pipeline and everything seemed to need attention as soon as we were back on base. Miguel had two weeks in the British Virgin Islands booked, so while he was sailing around getting a…
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Punta Allen
I was booked onto some training to learn AGRRA monitoring which is the protocol that is used to monitor the health of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The training does not happen often as there are only a few people who deliver it, and as you can imagine it takes some coordinating to get trainers from…
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Cenotes, visitors and accommodation
This year is going so quickly!! We have had low numbers of participants on base, but I have had lots to do: El jefe, Miguel, took a couple of weeks holiday which meant I was in charge. Normally when he is off work he sends lots of messages and emails or calls, but this time…
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Chinchorro
Leaving Chinchorro made me feel more emotional than I expected after 5 days there. It has been hard to put into words what it was like there, and the impact it had. Instead I have tried to describe the island and what we did there. This experience definitely touched me more than I expected……..Jumping off…
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Chinchorro pending…
About last week….I’ve been back on the mainland for 48 hours and have loved having a proper shower and a bed to sleep in. I’m finding the words to fully describe the incredible experience and beautiful island, so for now here’s a preview…..
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Task list
I am getting stuff done!! I’ve taken over a few jobs now at work, and made a spreadsheet to keep a record of staff on call days and days off. It’s beautiful. It took ages and was a case of remembering long forgotten Excel training from my MA in Management. In the words of my…
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Communal living
For me this is the hardest thing about Mexico life. The idea of living with people you’ve never met, with no established boundaries or house rules, and you also work together; that as a concept is normally enough to send me running for the hills. I moved into my own place at 18, and the…
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