MPA, conservation, coral reef, cuba, caribbean, marine science

In the Garden of the Queen

Graham Casden, Ocean First Education

While there may be a dark cloud around some of Christopher Columbus’ most notable discoveries, one thing for sure is that he recognized the natural beauty of Cuba’s southern coast when he named one of the country’s most sacred parks in honor of the Queen of Spain.

travel, Caribbean Sea, marine science, diving, snorkeling

Caribbean Dreamin’

Klara Fejer, Ocean First Education

“Dinnertime!” My mother’s voice rings in my ears as she relentlessly tries to get me out of the water. I was ten years old on a family vacation, my first encounter with the Caribbean Sea.

education, marine science, ssi, scuba diving

An Educated Diver

Catherine E. Christopher, Ocean First Education

Scuba diving, there’s nothing like it.

You are weightless under the waves, breathing underwater, and eye to eye with gazillions of brightly colored fish. Some stare back in equal wonder.

Diving in Indonesia, Past and Future

Diving in Indonesia, Past and Future

Klara Fejer, Digital Media at Ocean First Education

As we begin to prepare for our upcoming trip to Indonesia this fall, I reflect on my past experiences with this incredible country. One of my first dive trips and by far the longest distance I had ever traveled, Misool, the eco-resort in Raja Ampat, will always remain very dear to me.

The Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea

Klara Fejer, Digital Media at Ocean First Education

Somewhere between the tropics and the arctic, you can find the largest enclosed sea in the world. It is within this enclosure that my dreams came to life. The convergence of three continents, the Mediterranean Sea is known for many things besides its cultural heritage.

Puppy-like Groupers in Cuba

Puppy-like Groupers in Cuba

Klara Fejer, Digital Media at Ocean First Education

Fellow intrepid explores, we come to you today reminiscing of Cuba, an isolated and exotic country with many colors to spare.