Hey all, I’m in Merida, Mexico, attending the 9th World Wilderness Congress (WILD9). We’ve had some momentous speakers including Jane Goodall and Sylvia Earle, and real conservation work is taking place. I’ll post some pictures and a proper summary soon. Best, Myfanwy

Hey all, I’m currently blogging for Michele Westmorland during our work with the Yucatan RAVE.  You can see our updates, as well as those from all the other amazing photographers participating in this historic event, HERE. Just scroll down until you see our posts, but I encourage you to read them all. Best, Von

See the turtle video HERE. I’m in Cozumel, Mexico, on assignment as Michele Westmoreland’s assistant to the ILCP RAVE.  We arrived yesterday and Robert Cudney, former National Marine Park Director and the leader of a local NGO here in Cozumel, took us on a tour of the island.  We got plenty of grab shots and […]

I visited the new Oceans Hall in the Smithsonian museum.  I liked it, but felt they tried to cram a little too much information in the space they had.  That said, the digital projection of ocean circulation on a 3D model of the earth blew my mind.

I was so excited to see fall on the east coast, and today I went on a hike in Seneca State Park and got a glimpse of some fall colors.