Venturing into the Mangrove Forest in Search of Crocodiles
Professor Amanda Benson took a small class to Australia for Conservation Biology research and awareness for the month of May. On the trip they planted trees, coasted through the murky waters of the mangrove swamps, hiked through forests filled with ancient Gondwana plants, and got up close and personal with the spectacular fish of the Great Barrier Reef, including the deadly box jellyfish. They learned about the precious conservation of Australia's misty and mysterious rainforest and its fauna and flora with the help of friendly guides and hands-on nature adventures, from learning about rainforest degeneration and coral bleaching to taking pictures of basking crocodiles. The trip was a thrilling success, and the students who participated in this intensive course in Conservation Biology have learned more of the importance of preserving the fragile ecosystems of the Earth for the security of generations to come.
View pictures from the trip here.
