by Jenifer Burney | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog
Every decision I’ve made since rediscovering my love for the ocean has shaped my life in such a profound way, but my decision to move back to Guam is the one that started it all. My decision to agree to an interview with Julie and MCC’s ambassador is where my...
by Jenifer Burney | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog
In June, I was fortunate enough to help run a marine biology camp in Yap for MCC. I had been to Yap before on a dive trip, but I knew this would be a much more profound experience. The goal of this camp was to educate kids about the ocean and the animals that call it...
by Jenifer Burney | Aug 11, 2017 | Blog
Yap. Three little letters, one vowel two consonants and rolls off the tongue. Diving there had been on my bucket list for years, much like playing with mantas was a heartfelt desire. I should backtrack a bit. I have jokingly called mantas my “Sea Yeti” for...
by Jenifer Burney | Mar 28, 2017 | Blog |
“You’re told your whole life since you were a kid: ‘Sharks are dangerous.’ You’re warned not to go adventuring too far out into the ocean, but then finally… you see the thing you were taught your whole life to fear, and it’s...
by Jenifer Burney | Jan 5, 2017 | Blog
Many people are often afraid of the ocean, rightfully so at times. The strong waves and currents can be ominous but if we are able to look past that we can see how wonderful it can actually be. How harmonious and in sync all the creatures are with their complex...
by Jenifer Burney | Nov 24, 2016 | Blog
I remember the first time I ever watched Jaws. I was much too young for it, and for weeks afterwards I couldn’t even handle the thought of getting in a bathtub without fear of a giant shark eating me whole. Since the time Jaws premiered in theaters, the media has...
