3rd Trip of 2017

Trip 3 (June 6th – 15th) Crossing the Gulf Stream ahead of a front line entering Florida we knew we might be in for a stormy trip.  Indeed, we had to take shelter for two days in the protection of the West End harbor.  Although summer is our best time

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2nd Trip of 2017

Trip 2017-02:  May 23 — May 31 Though our second trip of the season began with a day of stormy weather, the wind soon died down and before long we were heading south to Bimini!  Five great interns joined us for the trip, and everyone enjoyed stopping at Hens and Chicks

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1st Trip of 2017

Trip #2017-01 It’s early May and we begin our 32nd consecutive field season with the spotted dolphins in the Bahamas. Flat as glass and with a mirror reflection, our first two days on the boat were remarkable.  One hardly had to jump in the water to see be able to

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