By: Sophia, Kelly, Mika, Chloe B

In the morning, we went to Jackson Beach primarily to assist Friday Harbor Lab students in their beach seines; however, we ended up with half an hour to explore the low tides. We trudged around through the deep, muddy beach, collecting huge Dungeness crab molts and falling in the sludge.

Then, we helped the UW Friday Harbor Labs researchers perform a beach seine.

When we came back from Jackson Beach, we wrote thank-you letters to every guest speaker and host who took the time to meet with us.

After a long workload, our project proposals were finished, and we were ready to present. We went into the Spring Street art room and pitched our proposals to our family and friends.

Then, for our grand finale, we did what all must do, and we went to the west side to watch the sunset. We are now back at the dorms, soaking up our last moments with each other and preparing for an early morning of goodbyes.

This has been an incredible experience! We will miss you all, and we’ll remember you for the rest of our lives! <3