My Internship Experience Steffen Mirsky National Marine Science Center Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia 8/10/2007 - 3/14/2008 Reflecting back on my internship in Coffs Harbour, I realize just how much has transpired during my time here.In ways that go far beyond the internship, I have learned valuable lessons about myself and the world.I have become more informed, more perceptive, more understanding, more aware of who I am, and more conscious of what I want out of...

Well life continues to be as great as ever.The past weeks have brought some of the best memories of the trip so far.I met (and said goodbye to) some really nice people. I'll start with work as usual.We are finally doing some science.I went diving for the first time in the marine park and it was totally awesome.I collected urchins for my project but there was so much more to see.There was a huge blue groper trying to make friends with me and seemed to enjoy me pe...

I realize I have been neglecting my blog site.Normally I stay after work (to use free internet) but since my bike broke down, I rely on rides from others and can't stay late.Expensive internet is one downside about living in the hostel.Well, because a whole month has gone by, there is that much more to talk about. Life is still really awesome and I look forward to every day.I really like how each day brings something new and exciting while work and other routi...

Another two weeks has gone by and life continues to be as exciting as ever. Even though there were some pretty down moments, I have almost forgotten completely about them. This place lets you forget those downers really quickly and makes you realize how lucky you are. Work took a slightly different turn, as I packed up my things and moved to the field station in the town of Arrawarra, about a half hour drive north of Coffs. It's basically just a lab that is...

It's hard to believe that a month has already gone by. I could only hope that the next 5 months are just as special. Work continues to be interesting and progress is steady. The hatchery is our main priority, as it must be completed in 3 weeks time. It is very time consuming work but all the pipework has been laid and filters installed. The tanks will arrive in a couple of weeks. We will grow algae, brine shrimp, and breed several species of fish. I have a...