What follows is a photo-story of the hunt for the giant river otter, which proved to be slipperier than a buttered bar of soap, but as usual, the journey those furry devils set me on was a reward in itself.
Category: conservation
Film: A Conservation Research Tool?
Coming back to school after a seven year hiatus was a shock. I’d forgotten how to study, how to cite, how to use excel–the first day of class I didn’t even arrive with a notebookContinue reading
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, 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
Shannon Switzer
CEM, conservation, entrepreneurship, environmental health, human health, student life, students
CEM, conservation, entrepreneurship, environmental health, human health, student life, students
Fall into Community
Fall is here with its smell of pumpkin-spiced lattes and the sound of crunchy leaves rustling. And though I was in denial for weeks, I’ve finally given up on wearing summer dresses to school, andContinue 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