volunteering with Caribbean Reef Buddy

I am a student at Mount Holyoke college studying environmental studies, costal and marine biology, and spanish. After school I hope to work in marine ecology. My time with CRB allowed me to develop my skills as a diver and learn how I can implement diving in my studies.

I worked with Nora to do ecology work such as algae and flamingo tongue removal, hunting and gutting lion fish, performing a coral watch, and propagating soft coral and sponges. I worked with Andrew to get my advanced open water certificate, wreck diving certificate, and rescue diver certificate.

Everyone at the dive shop was so welcoming and enthusiastic to share their knowledge. The instructors made sure that I always understood what was going on and encouraged me to ask questions. This is a fantastic program for anyone who wants to begin their diving journey or has a passion for marine ecology.