As I reached them, a green sea turtle glided out of the underwater portion of the cave. It was swimming awkwardly, inefficiently, and closer inspection revealed a fishing rope tied around its forward right limb.

A major tradition in the Greek Life community is Big Sister-Little Sister reveal. In this fun build-up to the reveal of a ‘Big’, the upperclassmen girls shower new members with gift baskets and ornate decorations. Usually there are about 3 days of baskets full of snacks and gifts that a sorority ‘Big’ gives to her ‘Little’.

Each year, about 12.5 thousand tons of beads are thrown into screaming crowds during Mardi Gras. Some of these beads go home with bystanders, however, this exciting and iconic New Orleans event leaves behind 25 million pounds of Mardi Gras beads in its wake each year.