It’s not really rare to see iguanas in Guadeloupe. They live on beaches or in the wilderness. You might even catch one sneaking onto your terrasse. Iguanas do not appear to be shy. They don´t seem bothered at all while tanning alongside tourists. They resemble tiny dragons with their stretched reptile bodies occupied by a …
Kayak and stand-up paddling between Mangroves are popular tourist attractions here in Guadeloupe. The plants are intriguing with their huge root system half lying in the water. But what are Mangroves and how can they survive such a harsh environment as salty water? I´ve been looking for answers in the library of our university when …
We all know the soothing sound of running water. It can have a calming effect, reassuring us everything will be fine. It makes the sounds of waves, waterfalls, and rivers a popular meditation background. But why does it relax us to perceive the flow of water? The reason why the sound of water can help …
The Western Part of Guadeloupe, called Bass Terre is rich in beautiful waterfalls. They differentiate in shape and high. Some are great for jumping off the cliffs into the basin, but others too high to risk a leap. Their sound is soothing and can be used as a meditation background. Waterfalls are not only pretty …
There are certainly a lot of hermit crabs in Guadeloupe. You find them not only on beaches but on rocks close to the road or even in villages. At first, you notice their presence by a shell moving on the ground. Depending on the species Hermit Crabs exchange their home about two times a year …
My professor shocked me a little when he said bacteria influence your love life during lecture. He mentioned that these microorganisms which populate our whole body have an influence on how we feel in different ways. The interaction of your microbiomes with another person can impact attraction. 1 Also, the bacteria in our gut can …
Here in Guadeloupe, my friends and I are surfing a lot. I love the feeling you get while catching a wave and floating on the water over the ocean. For me, this is what freedom feels like. However, I wondered why waves that are so powerful to move the human body, aren´t commonly used for …
Did you ever really thought about how the ocean is floating into its depths? The wind controls only a small part of ocean currents on the surface. What about the rest? How do huge currents like the gulf stream come into existence? In which way do they connect to our worldwide current system? In this …
One thing I soon noticed during my Erasmus stay in Guadeloupe was the nuisance of algae. The kind of brown algae flooding the Caribbean Sea is called Sargassum. They have the power to turn beautiful beaches into stinking pots. White sand is hidden under enormous masses of brown piles; clear blue water is spoiled with …
The role of forests in water cycles from rainfall to cloud formation, was a topic that highly attired my attention in the Ecology course at university. I´ve already heard of some other Ecosystem Services forests provide like storing Carbon or providing Oxygen. However, I haven´t thought about, how trees can influence rainfalls on a global …
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