This summer I was reminded of two things:
I HATE moving
The ocean is awesome
Let’s tackle the annoying one first. Summer 2015 goes down in the books.
Category: coasts
Surf’s up in Siargao
Every now and then there’s a shining moment in time when the stars align and perfection ensues.
This few-times-in-a-life event occurred during my recent trip to the Philippines, to both finish my research evaluating the mangrove restoration and alternative livelihood project in Oriental Mindoro, and to explore another one of the countries 7,107 islands.
Shannon Switzer
CEM, climate, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, human health, oceans, student life, students, travel
CEM, climate, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, human health, oceans, student life, students, travel
Destination Philippines
After 11 weeks this summer working as an intern on marine conservation in Cuba (more on that here), it was time to hit the road. Or the air rather. I was ultimately headed to Silonay–aContinue reading
Shannon Switzer
CEM, coasts, environmental policy, internships, oceans, student life, students, Video Posts
CEM, coasts, environmental policy, internships, oceans, student life, students, Video Posts
Stanback & the Crocodile Island
I’ve had Cuba on the brain for the past 11 weeks. Cuban cigars, Cuban Rum and Cuban baseball. Well, not quite. No, as a Stanback Intern with the Environmental Defense Fund in Raleigh, I’ve beenContinue reading
Shannon Switzer
CEM, climate, coasts, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, environmental policy, oceans, students, travel
CEM, climate, coasts, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, environmental policy, oceans, students, travel
The Lighthouse Ponies
“Misty of Chincoteague?” I squealed. “No, that’s Virginia, this is North Carolina,” my classmate responded. “Yeah, but the ponies!” I insisted. We hadn’t come out on this boat to see the ponies per se (andContinue reading
Shannon Switzer
CEM, coasts, environmental policy, events, internships, oceans, student life, students
CEM, coasts, environmental policy, events, internships, oceans, student life, students
Ten Tips For Landing an Ocean Job
D.C. is a great place to be, especially when Duke takes it over for the weekend. That’s exactly what happened two weeks ago when a significant chunk of the Nicholas School headed up toContinue reading
Shannon Switzer
CEM, coasts, conservation, environmental health, human health, oceans, student life, students, travel, water
CEM, coasts, conservation, environmental health, human health, oceans, student life, students, travel, water
Why Surfing Matters
I had big plans for winter break. I was going to apply for a Fulbright Fellowship, hammer out the details of my Masters Project, submit applications for summer internships, submit more images to National GeographicContinue reading
The Definition of Insanity: COP19
“We have entered a new era that demands global solidarity in order to fight climate change,” Philippines delegate Naderev Saño declared during the opening statements at the 19th Conference of the Parties for the United NationsContinue reading
Shannon Switzer
alumni, CEM, coasts, conservation, environmental policy, oceans, student life, students, travel
alumni, CEM, coasts, conservation, environmental policy, oceans, student life, students, travel
How to Tag a Shark (and keep all your fingers)
Grad school has been a freight train. Fall break flew by, and we’re registering for spring courses. Which is why I have yet to write about the ScienceOnline conference I attended at the University of MiamiContinue reading
Sky Juice in the Cayes
“Welcome, sista. Please have a seat.” Our host was sporting dreadlocks and a Bob Marley tank top. He pulled out a chair and fanned his arm with a flourish. My godparents, who had brought meContinue reading