Studies from a Biogeochemist. Great White Shark Diet

  “My research spans across biogeochemistry, paleontology, and ecology. I ask questions to better understand ecological & evolutionary responses to environmental change on a variety of time scales.” – Dr. Sora Lee Kim We were extremely interested in Dr. Kim’s research and insight into the feeding behavior of Great White Sharks along the California coast.  […]

My Malibu escape continues..

Welcome to Malibu, California    It’s into my second week here in Malibu and I am completely in love with this amazing place and its fabulous welcoming people. The sun continues to shine both in the sky and in my heart! My home from home here in Malibu My daily commute At the start of […]

Malibu inspiration

  The Ocean As I walked carefree along the beach, The Malibu sun warmed my heart. The ocean raced timidly around my feet,  And the seagulls flew in gentle art. I reached down to touch the warm water, But it quickly moved away as if afraid. Back to the safety of the ocean deep, Away […]

My Malibu Escape

I am here in Malibu, California! That is a statement I never thought I would be lucky enough to say.   Armed with my iPad, I have arrived in Malibu! This week has been fantastic and so rewarding. Monday was all about traveling (11 hour flight from Heathrow to LAX) and settling in at this really […]

2012, Joined Costa Rica Coalition “El Frente”

2012, Joined Costa Rica Coalition “El Frente” and successfully modified government structure to stop conflict of interest that hurt the national park service.  Our primary objective was to protect Cocos Island.

CITES, What is it and what do they do? Part 2/2.

So, now you’re a CITES professional and you know all there is to know about them, right? Maybe! CITES will be meeting on March 3-14, 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand for their 16th meeting, and during this meeting a variety of amendments and proposals will be discussed and voted on. One of those will be a […]

Peace Corps Volunteer: “I did not know Cocos existed, until now.”

        Three and a half years ago, I joined the Peace Corps with the intention of “following my dream” and helping others discover theirs. I was sent to a small and isolated community in Costa Rica where I dideverything from teaching English and environmental awareness to building a playground and multiuse basketball […]