Dr. David Mann, from the University of South Florida, brought his Marine Fish Biology class to KML. They spent the week gaining experience identifying fish in various habitats of the Florida Keys.
Captain Bill Ferrell gives a boat safety briefing to students before leaving the dock for a day of snorkeling.
R/V Mola Mola leaving KML marina
Several of the Mann students were AAUS dive certified. They prepared their dive gear aboard the R/V Diodon and listened to KML dive safety protocols with Captain Andrew Crowder before a day of diving.
To the Reef!
The group snorkeled over a grass flat to explore fish communities among the roots of a mangrove island. Water temperature 70F! Brrr!
The USF students snorkeled Coral Gardens at dusk to observe the change in fish activity on the reef. Weather was perfect all week and the sunset was spectacular.
Captain Bill Ferrell gives a boat safety briefing to students before leaving the dock for a day of snorkeling.
R/V Mola Mola leaving KML marina
Several of the Mann students were AAUS dive certified. They prepared their dive gear aboard the R/V Diodon and listened to KML dive safety protocols with Captain Andrew Crowder before a day of diving. 
To the Reef!
The group snorkeled over a grass flat to explore fish communities among the roots of a mangrove island. Water temperature 70F! Brrr!
The USF students snorkeled Coral Gardens at dusk to observe the change in fish activity on the reef. Weather was perfect all week and the sunset was spectacular.
