I’ve always used my artwork to communicate my feelings, views and perspectives. I believe the simplicity of colors and shapes have the power to convey emotions much better than any word in any language can.Continue reading
We have just gotten back from a weekend of camping here along the Infiernillo, where our class has seen and experienced such a variety of sights, sounds, and stories that it is hard to tieContinue reading
Hola! Buenos Dias! Hello! Greetings! I will be guiding you through our first two days here in Kino Bay and some of Puerto Libertad. So, sit back, relax and read on mis amigos. Today weContinue reading
The last five days of the course we camped on Tiburon Island with Ben Wilder’s class of Seri students. Ben had previously worked with Humberto, a Seri elder, to identify all of the plants onContinue reading
This course has opened my eyes to an entirely new world. Not only is this my first time to Mexico, but it is my first real desert experience. I must admit that as an ocean-obsessedContinue reading
We left early on the second day to visit an estuary system as Xavier mentioned that we will have a better chance in seeing things early in the day, and he is completely right! JustContinue reading
Unlike the other students, I’ve been living in a homestay with one of the few woman fish buyers here in the 5000-person town of Kino, Sonora, Mexico. This blog post is an interview with Eva, my homestay mother, an amazing woman who has succeeded through hard work and skillful negotiation.
When I enrolled in this class, I knew I would learn about fisheries. I did not expect that I would also learn a few new dance moves. Over the past few days our class hasContinue reading
Friendship Park, San Diego, California – that’s about as close as I’ve ever gotten to Mexico despite having spent the past three years of my life in the United States. During a recent visit toContinue reading
It’s safe to say the 2015 Community-Based Marine Conservation course in the Gulf of California was a success. Many lessons were learned, loads of wildlife spotted, dozens of fresh tortillas eaten, and new friends made. To wrap up, let’s look at the top ten takeaways from the adventure.
