Shark research

Coming to CEI has been incredible!!! I have loved every minute of it. Every morning I wake up and look outside at paradise and I say to my self how awesome it is that I get to be here for two whole months in this beautiful and exciting place. There are so many great things I love doing here. The first is working hands on with sharks. When I held ‘Wedge’, a lemon shark, for the first time it was one of the greatest feelings I have ever had! I love the fact that I am able to work everyday with my favorite animal in the world. I have also been learning so much about how to do scientific research both in the field and in the lab, getting a really good idea of what working with sharks is like. I have also enjoyed other aspects of Eleuthera as well. I have had a blast going into Deep Creek, the local settlement, and hanging at Cheryl's restaurant. I also really liked going into Rock Sound for homecoming last weekend and dancing! The marine life is spectacular and I have really enjoyed snorkeling here. I have seen a variety of colorful tropical fish, a spotted moray eel, sea turtles , sting rays , sharks, loads of barracudas, and some awesome coral reefs . I can’t wait to start the long-lining study and catching sharks. I have been having a great time here so far and I look forward to the rest of my experience here. It’s going to be fun!! -Adam Baugh