With the end of our trip rapidly approaching, we’ve all been doing our best to cram in a few more lab hours, references and memories into the time we have left. The day started with the usual quick breakfast and a few sips of caffeine. As the sun made its way over the mountains, a morning dive took place that was unsurpassed by any other dives from the entire trip. A lemon shark, moray eel, turkey fish, swarms of raccoon butterfly fish and a green turtle all added to the allure of the already high adrenaline day. As lunch came and went, the realization of our first draft being due tonight started to kick in.
The UV group, who had the most work in the laboratory setting, hit the floor running. A few of the manlier men stayed up the entire night before to make sure that all the tissue samples were prepared for the protein assay that had to be performed in a timely matter later in the day. After many strenuous hours in the lab, they were soon on their way to their first draft.
The pair bonding group worked hard all day to bring their paper together. Spotless delegating and relentless concentration allowed them to finish their first draft with few complications.
The lizard group had similar arrangements. After each doing their part, the draft was brought together with hopes of not seeing too much red ink when it was returned.
As the days turn to hours and the bittersweet end approaches, everyone is working hard to make the most of this fantastic experience.
-Kristina Schutte
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