by Jenifer Burney | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog
I walked along the beach with heavy eyes as the sun started to peek over the horizon, creating an illusion with its rays as it made the once blue water a mixture of pink and orange. I slowly made my way onto the cold morning shores and immediately began to shiver. I...
by Jenifer Burney | Jul 6, 2016 | Blog
Mogethin! My journey began on June 14th, boarding the plane for Yap Proper a small island that is part of the Federated States of Micronesia. I am the first of hopefully many interns that will be giving their time and knowledge to this island and their beautiful blue...
by Belinda Baird | May 10, 2016 | Blog
Back in January we had our wonderful Launch Party and Fundraiser at the Sea Grill restaurant. It was planned with great care, trying to anticipate everything. The decorations were ocean inspired and hung by our own manta team and board members. The music was played by...
by Julie Hartup | May 9, 2016 | Blog, Project Highlights
Out in the Field Report #oitfr As I’m sitting here in the Pohnpei airport ready to return home to Guam, my emotions are running high. It is difficult to constantly be in motion, transitioning from one life, one place, to another. I become a part of the communities...
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by Jenifer Burney | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog |
Getting up early in the morning has never been one of my favorite things to do. Especially when it’s way before sunrise and the bed still feels warm and cozy. I get dressed, turn on the coffee machine, pack my snorkel gear and camera and try and wake up on the...
by Jenifer Burney | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog
“Breathe. You’ll do great,” I said to myself as I anxiously waited to present MCC’s Pelagic Sharks Project to more than 100 pairs of eyes and ears at our first annual launch party. “You get to talk about something you love – sharks! Let your passion for the...
