Post on 22-Dec-2015
Guaymas, Mexico Field Trip
4/15-4/17
Freshwater/Marine Algae
Our fearless leader
View from our dormitory at sunrise
Research Facility of Monterrey Technological Institute
Pretending to look interested (except Mark)
Look at all that guano!!!
Hey, Nate,
would ya help me to
catch some
crabs?
Dr. Fitz explains to
us how pearl
oysters are grown
Black Pearl aquaculture
Well Gilligan,
better luck next time!
Wow, these whales were huge!
I wish our classroom was this cool!!!
Katrina and Erica
……….Culo!
Now, Nate and Heather…what did I tell you two about making out on the
rooftop?
Rainbow Lipped Pearl oysters growing up
The Black Lipped Pearl Oyster
I had one too many shots of Tequila
So did we!!!!!!!!
Hey Katrina, Visine gets the red out!
Farm-raised jumbo shrimp
…back in the kitchen
For shrimp larvae
collection
Now, Joy, remember to brush twice a day
This is how you grow benthic algae to feed baby shrimp
Algae culture tanks
Larval rearing tanks
Post Larval rearing tanks
La Cobacha Restaurant
Roberto’s Mafia
First one naked wins some algae!
Jessica giggles at Kevin’s farmer’s tan
I feel badly for anybody
standing behind me!
No, Joy, the ocean is the other way!
Help me!!! I’m drowning
Hey Dan, check out this warm spot!
5 EXTRA CREDIT points: What is the name of this algae?
The relaxing beauty of algae
Answer to EXTRA CREDIT: This is Sargassum
Another Brain
Buster: What type
is this one?
Let me tell you a little something about beer-goggles
U a
Extinct ancient volcano
One happy algae family
Thanks Katrina, this looks like a comfy place to pass out!
Estuary with pristine mangroves
Dang crabs strike again!!!
Hey everybody,
the bathroom is over there…
This pickleweed tastes like chicken…
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Kevin, was this the door to the bathroom???
These are some serious mangrove roots
Another beautiful reminder not to destroy the mangroves!
Look at me!! I am the next Jeff Corwin! mmmKAY
Mark, do you have to go to the bathroom?
Look, the algae is all
on the beach,
now I don’t have to get
my hair wet…
Brianna, bring this algae for tonight’s dinner
A rare find!!! A huge sea slug!
Dorsal side of the sea
slug
Mother octopus guarding eggs
I’m driving after lunch!
Dr. Fitz looks sleepy!
Twin sisters, with different mothers!
1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila, floor!