The Fall semester of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and University Program in Environmental Policy Seminar Series kicked off last Friday with Dr. Paul Armsworth speaking about “The Ecological Benefit and Economic Costs of Protected Areas”.
Author: Suzanne Ou
I’m a graduating junior majoring in Biology and Environmental Science and Policy. Born and raised in Singapore, At heart, I'm a tropical animal and South-East Asia will always remain home regardless of the current biome I inhabit. In my free time, I can be found developing my wildlife photography skills or indoor climbing at the cost of forsaking homework.
I spent a summer in Costa Rica, a semester studying abroad in South Africa, and a semester at the Duke Marine Lab. In the future, I hope to remain in the field for graduate studies.
National Parks, National Treasures
Last week marked the centennial celebration of the National Parks Service (NPS), and more importantly, it marked the end of summer.
Star Light, Star Bright
With the invention of artificial light, we could overcome the darkness of night, but has it overcome our connection to the stars?
NOAA Beaufort Lab Open House
You can change friends, but you can’t change neighbours. A visit to the NOAA Beaufort lab for their open house,
Reflections on the year
Another academic year draws to an end and graduates are heading off all over. A turtle-inspired reflection on the year past and years ahead.
Mollusc Madness
Joys of studying at the Marine Lab: clamming with friends on the weekend and getting our own seafood!
Fish are friends, but also food
Being a fisherman has never been easy. The labour is ponderous, conditions out at sea can turn rough, and the bounty depends on the whims of Mother Nature. But being a fisherman in today’s environment isContinue reading
Cacophony in the colony
Spring break by the beach – sort of. Banding Sooty Terns as part of a 50 years long effort at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, with the Pimm Lab.
Coming full circle: from Singapore to the Marine Lab
What does it mean to be an international student? Living vicariously through my friends in Singapore on the Urban Tropical Ecology travel course while I am at the marine lab makes for some thoughtful nights.
Lunar New Year
On sharks and fisheries, some food for thought this Lunar New Year.