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7Photos (top to bottom): photo1: Frederique guides us around the plage with abundant enthusiasm; photo2: Carlotta and her classmates view a selection of fish commonly caught by the fishermen of Ouakam; photo3: carpe rouge, an African red snapper (this is a little 'un, they grow to be quite large); photo4: Jahou and her classmates enjoy handling the fish -- and getting all yucky; photo5: the head of a sea turtle, a very disturbing discovery on the beach; photo6: a neighborhood pelican; photo7: preparing dried fish.
Frederique explained that what was once a relatively large and profitable fish drying operation has deteriorated and is sorely in need of intervention, as by a Peace Corps volunteer. Fish were once dried on rocks along the shore. Wood-slated drying racks were introduced by an NGO, and rocked-wall buildings were constructed to support the operation. But, according to Frederique, when the NGO departed the operation declined, and now the drying process is potentially unsanitary. Frederique speaks about this on video.
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Those kids have no idea of the education they are receiving! Those bright faces! What you're doing as everyday experiential learning is so kool ... and so lacking here in the US.
Tim: I must admit that I was taken aback a little by their naive fascination/enthusiasm. Despite being international, and in an exotic locale, my students need to "get out" and into a natural setting as do kids everywhere. The resources are rich here, as they are in Monterey, as they are EVERYWHERE.
I'm now thinking to spend an afternoon at the plage once a month -- to swim, eat (hopefully just caught and grilled fish/mussels), and work on a project.
The experience must be given plenty of exposure, and time enough to be digested into one's life generally.
BTW: I'm looking to put ROVing on the back burner for a time, and replace it with a kid/family oriented snorkeling team. It's much more immediate, and the kids are pulling in that direction.
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