Reflections of the Marina

In conclusion, on a early morning Saturday in April, I traveled to Eagle Trace retirement community and delivered my lecture on Marine and Coastal Biology with its connections to Biodiversity and how everyone on this plant must be proactive in protecting it against the harmful pollutants and biochemical spills (such as the one that happen in Louisiana last year). The audience seemed to be very receptive and asked questions on how they may get involved. I suggested that they go to the UN Biodiversity website to become more versed on the issues and also I suggest that they join the Sierra Club and get involved with the Houston Chapter. The Sierra Club as you may probably already know: "Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States."  I told the audience that I was an active member of the Sierra Club and believe that the organization really and truly tries to make United States and the various ecosystem cleaner and more efficient in the job they are suppose to do.

When asked "Would I do the Service Learning Project again?", my answer would be definitely. I learn so much about Marine and Coastal Biology and it gave me more practice on my public speaking skills-- which will help me in the long run!

Work Cited

The Roaring Forties

Lately I have been pondering what am I suppose to get from this service learning project. I know I am helping the community and enhancing my knowledge on a subject of biology that I am not familiar with, but as Oprah states, I was wondering when I would achieve that "A-ha" moment-- and then it came.

I felt this feeling when I first visited the retirement community of Eagle Trace. I felt as though, so many walks of life were there and they have seen so much history that I wish I could have witnessed. Frankly, just sitting there and listening to an elderly lady discuss how she lived in the 40s and how women acted and how the world was, hit me with so much gratitude for not only giving back to my community but to learn and listen to the various stories--- that did something to my outlook on life.

Description of the UN video

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Above is the video that is place on the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity website. This video outlines the drastic need for action regarding biodiversity in all parts of the world and how its connects to the MDGs ( Millennium Development Goals). The narrator of the video also illustrates the different terrains and conditions around the world and how it has changed over the course of a few decades. This video personally taught me many important statistics surrounding the ecosystems and environmental changes that will help me bring about awareness to my audience.


Citation for the Video

United Nations Decade on Biodiversity - Official Video