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BETHANY BETTIG - HILTON
HEAD PREP HIGH SCHOOL ERIN WALTERS, FLORIDA TECH
GRAD STUDENT
MARCH 9, 2018 DAY TRIP JUNE 2017 FIELD COURSE
Chelsea and Evan of Isla Mar Research
Expeditions were incredible to work
with. From start to finish, their timely
and consistent communication enabled
us to make solid plans and decisions,
They spent countless hours via email
suggesting specific sites for us to visit
in the areas where we were planning to
work and play, taking into account a
wide variety of student interests, age
groups, and lifestyles. Thanks to their
knowledge and quick initiative, our
students got the opportunity to enjoy
gorgeous waters in Buye and the “off
the beaten path” vibe of the beach there
as well.  Additionally, Chelsea and Evan
were able to point out different fish,
lobsters, corals, etc., all of which our
students might not have otherwise seen.
 They were further able to capture and
maintain our students’ attention spans
for an interactive discussion of
hurricane effects to marine life, local
underwater ecosystems, and even
entertained questions and tangents
afterwards.  In short, Chelsea and Evan
are the best of the best and we could
not recommend them more highly for
your next excursion in Puerto Rico! Thanks to Chelsea and Evan, I know a lot
more about fish ID, fish behavior, marine
habitats, how marine protected areas can
affect both fish populations and fishermen in
the surrounding communities, and so much
more. I left the course feeling confident
about my newly acquired reef survey skills
and harboring a growing love for both field
work and for Puerto Rico. I wish all my classes
could be more like this.
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