Sea turtles eat seagrass, and to ensure their habitats are healthy, we counted seagrass today. Really, we counted individual blades of grass in the sand and water! We began during low tide in the morning, so it started off easy. However, there were some areas where it was necessary to actually go under the water and try to count grass with sand swirling by. We had 11 people in our group, and this one task made me wonder how the biologists and research assistants ever get anything done alone!

After our 45 minute hike back through the mangroves and gravel roads, and even across a river, we had some leisure time. Most of us went for a guided kayak tour of the Gulfo Dulce. The guide showed us a mother sloth with her baby in a tree, and we all managed to stay in our kayaks! Beyond trying to stay upright, it was the most peaceful experience. I wish I could stay in Playa Blanca forever.