Gustav taking photos during a safety stop on the buoy line

St. Martin wrap-up

Our last days on St. Martin were a flurry of activity. Our last day was spent draining ethanol in preparation … Continue

Ashley surveys the final setup.

FLMNH Earth Day Exhibition

The FLMNH research departments set up displays at Powell Hall this past Saturday to showcase the importance of biodiversity and … Continue

mandy hauling a cart piled with boxes outside Dickinson Hall

HQ News

We’ve had a lot going on these past several months. At the end of 2011 we did some more Gulf … Continue

cluster of purpleish, tube-shaped tunicates underwater

ARMSed and Ready

Hey, remember all that time when I wasn’t posting? One of the things we were doing was survey dives in … Continue

three men in black plastic aprons carrying a preserved shark

Group Activities

It’s been way too long since my last posting, but I have so many good-bye posts piling up (Hsiu, Art, … Continue

audience starting raptly towards the speaker (not pictured)

FUM 2 (FUM Rides Again)

This past February 19th our division hosted the second annual Florida United Malacologists (FUM) meeting over at Powell Hall. You … Continue

Sarah in hat and wetsuit, ready to work

Goodbye Sarah!

I should have posted an homage to Sarah long ago. This fall she left us to begin culinary school in … Continue

François, Nat, and Art in the spring

AAUS Training

In order to dive under the auspices of the University of Florida, divers must undergo training to become AAUS certified … Continue