Coral Reef Expedition
Transformative environmental work
In what they often proclaim to be a life-changing experience, City Day students have the unique opportunity each summer to research marine habitats in Bimini, a region of the Bahamas.
The program gives our young scientists an unparalleled opportunity to apply scientific research techniques — observation, data collection, documentation — in a stunning natural environment. It also connects them to actual scientists whose work is changing the world.
- Students travel with City Day faculty to waters near Bimini, where they collaborate with marine scientists.
- They spend one week aboard a Shedd Aquarium research vessel, working on coral reef and habitat assessment.
- Data collected by the students is shared with Reef Check, a global organization that advocates for and protects reef communities.
- City Day is currently the only elementary school monitoring the coral reefs in that area.
Data gathered by City Day students have been incorporated by noted oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau in his work to conserve coral reefs around the world. Mr. Cousteau once visited with students at our school. The Coral Reef Field Expedition is a highlight of the City Day experience for participating students.
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The Coral Reef expedition allowed to me to experience a beautiful habitat and conduct research that was inspiring and unlike anything I had ever participated in before.
Aly City Day graduate
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