Heligoland

Greetings torpid world of cream cheese. The striated sandstone cliffs to the left are those of a cheery little island called Heligoland (Helgoland to the Germans).
This was the site of our marine biology field trip. Quite an experience, replete with migratory birds, seals, crabs and other crustaceans, sea jellies, algae, urchins (nasty little calciferous pin buckets), and much more lurking in the intertidal zone. Once again there are more photos on my multiply site found here.

Warmed by the Gulf stream and watching the dark clouds hang over Hamburg in the South, this trip was a well deserved break from the usual university grind. Even got to know some of the freshmen, one of my new year's resolutions (not really). Definitely worth a visit, moreso if you can get involved with the BAH (Biologische Anstalt Helgoland) or get a tour from their researchers.