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**Organized by the I.B. science department, the junior class of EBV has the opportunity to go to Curacao to perform a series of water chemistry experiments on the different ecosystems located within the island. By performing these different experiments in the water, students are given the opportunity to experience how a true marine biologist and environmental chemist would conduct research. Students go to four different ecosystems, which are the Sandy Beach, Mangroves, Seagrass and Coral Reef all located in different areas in the island of Curacao. The Sandy Beach is located in Porto Marie, Mangroves in Fuik Bay, Seagrass in Spanish Waters and Coral Reefs in the Spanish waters. At each ecosystem, students are in charge of looking for samples in different areas within the ecosystem and performing a series of water chemistry tests using the probes. Groups also look for sediments and perform a visibility test per ecosystem. Students also have the chance to explore and identify the different species encountered in each ecosystem.** **The actual work begins months before going to Curacao. Students have meetings that are held after school where they discuss articles in relation to the four ecosystems under study. Students also do Fish ID and have small quizzes after, which is to help students prepare to identify these species in the waters of Curacao. Two simulations are held to help practice the lab techniques which will be performed in Curacao. The simulation consists of the handling of probes and how to work efficiently and in an organized manner as a group.** **Students are fortunate to participate in many wonderful experiences such as the dolphin encounter at the Curacao Sea Aquarium. This is a pleasing experience where juniors are allowed to interact with them, feel them, kiss them and even take pictures with these dolphins. Aside from the dolphin encounter, the sea aquarium itself has much more to offer. The aquarium has an exhibition of wonderful species from the island of Curacao ranging from the most colorful to the most bizarre. Many of these species can be seen at a very close distance including stingrays, sea turtles, flamingos, fishes and others. Asides from watching these different species students have the opportunity to feed stingrays and even get to hold sea cucumbers and starfishes.** **Aside from performing experiments, students have the chance to snorkel and observe the wonders of Curacao. Snorkeling in four different ecosystems, students are able to observe a variety of species and corals. At the Sea Aquarium students encounter their first snorkeling experience at the open sea. Though hectic, they enjoy seeing the wonders under the sea. Students are also able to scuba dive in Porto Marie. Students have commented how the underwater view is spectacular and it’s an experience worth repeating again in their lives.**