Shark research fieldwork on Cocos Island I have had fun after my time in the water at Isla Del Coco. The days have been long yet rewarding since fieldwork for the shark research begun. Using the BRUVS system, cameras are baited and left in designated locations to...
A history of buried treasure.. Coco Island has an infamous history of hidden treasure buried by pirates in the late 19th century. With its remote location and tough terrain, it makes for a perfect hiding place. Tales of the hidden Lima treasure amongst other hoards...
Into the water on Cocos No wonder Jacques Cousteau expressed such a love for coco island; referencing both the marine biodiversity and lush foliage of the forest. Numerous waterfalls can be found scattered across the island, few visible only by sea, and others by...
First days on my way to Cocos The journey to catch the boat was made easier by having Ross (my boyfriend) accompanying and assisting with the heavy lifting. After arriving into Puntarenus at 8am, waving goodbye to Ross, I made my way towards The Okeanos 1, preparing...
Week three on the island After a crazy week 2, it is nearing the end of week three as an isla del coco volunteer. The time has been going by faster and faster. I suddenly have a lot less time left here than I thought. Database work This week I have been doing work on...
Isla Del Coco, Week 1 It is my first week here on Isla del Coco as a volunteer with Go Pro, and it is beautiful. Nothing but green. It is so peaceful and quiet. I travelled in on the Aggressor liveaboard: Okeanos II, a 36-hour journey. This is the longest I have spent...
