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🌊 TAKE A STUDY BREAK AND JOIN KATE FOR A CATALINA ADVENTURE 🌴 Finals coming up? Hit pause and trade your study spot for sunshine, salt air, and island views. We’re heading to Catalina Island for a full day of exploring, recharging, and soaking up the best of the California coast. Snorkel through crystal-clear waters surrounded by colorful fish and kelp forests, then hit the trails around Wrigley for scenic hikes with incredible ocean views. Strong swimming skills are a must!
PACKING LIST:
H2O
SWIMSUIT
WAIVERS
GOOD VIBES
WE WILL PROVIDE:
LUNCH
SNORKELING GEAR
PROFESSOR: David Hutchins
David Hutchins has been a Professor of Marine and Environmental Biology at USC for 19 years. His laboratory uses experiments to understand marine microbiology, including how global change affects ocean food webs. He works in marine environments ranging from the tropics to Antarctica to understand the ecological impacts of ocean climate change. Some of his areas of interest include phytoplankton biology, evolution of marine micro-organisms, and harmful algal blooms. Recent work has also looked at plans for capturing carbon dioxide in the ocean, and how this may affect marine biological communities. In his spare time, Prof. Hutchins enjoys traveling, hiking and fly fishing.
PEAK: Catalina Island
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Great views, snorkeling, hiking, ocean!!! Need i say more!!!
FUN FACT: 🚫 No cars in Avalon (really) Most people get around by golf cart, which gives the whole town a chill, beachy feel.
TRIP LEAD: Kate
Ask Kate about rock climbing, the best bagel recipe, or her favorite fish!
Contact Kate: stuzin@usc.edu
Read Kate’s bio here.