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Plenty of lessons have been learned in the reef or tidal pool ecosystems, but Friday's lesson hit closer to home: there is plenty to see and study at the docks.

There is so much life just below the surface, even in four feet of water.

Mitchell Keeling '23 steadies himself under the dock before a quick dive.

Takeshi Greiner '24 studies one of the pilings.

Cooper Cochran '25 floats by.

Dr. Eric Wetzel (center), takes a moment to talk about Sea Hares with (from left) Greiner, Adan Villeda '23, and Keeling.

Sea Hares are gastropod molluscs with a soft internal shell. When agitated, they can expel a purple ink.

After the dock snorkeling, the students readied their research presentations. Here, Keeling (left) and Ben Jansen '24 talk through some ideas.

Following lunch, the group headed to a location known as Angel Reef.

As with all the other locations, there were stunning sights to experience.

Jansen dives to the sea floor to get a closer look.

There are always reef fish to capture one's attention.

Before leaving Angel Reef, there was time for a group photo.

Each student had to complete a research project, do the research, analysis, and present to the class in the span of two or three days. Greiner listens to a classmate's presentation.

Cochran presented on Brittle Stars.

Joseph Miller '25 prepares to ask a question.

Professor of Biology Eric Wetzel questions a student following their presentation.

Justin To '23 delivers his presentation on Hermit Crabs.

Keeling takes a moment to explain his data.

Jansen delivered an energetic presentation.

Miller's research focused on Swimming Crabs.

Wetzel makes a point following the presentations.

Friday's final sunset indicated the immersion trip was nearly over.

Omar, one of the tour guides, stands on the bow as the group's boat pulls into Dangroga, Belize, the first stop on the trip home.