Now that our adventure is over, we can start to reflect on our experiences and thank the people who made this class possible. Our goal in bringing our Marine Conservation Biology class to Midway AtollContinue reading
Category: 2008 Trip
2008 Trip
Day Thirteen (1/25/08) – Hit the Road Jack!
When we first arrived on Midway all we heard was the sound of albatross ‘applause,’ but now we can hear individual albatross sounds and can picture the movements that accompany them. Today, our last dayContinue reading
Day Thirteen (1/25/08) – Mapping our adventures at Midway – Part II
We’re wrapping stuff up here at Midway Atoll. I’ve revised the map to include the locations of all of our activities… Pretty soon we’ll be dropping off our bikes and boarding the G1 back toContinue reading
Day Twelve (1/24/08) – Chicks Gone Wild: Spring Break on Midway Atoll
Albatross chicks are everywhere as the weather breaks and we work to remove invasive ironwood trees with our friends from the USFWS Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Albatross chicks are hatching all over Midway. ManyContinue reading
Day Twelve (1/24/08) – Let the sun shine in!
After a few days of strong winds and periodic downpours, Midway Atoll has emerged into sunlight. If you are interested in seeing the remarkable weather pattern that has affected this portion of our trip, readContinue reading
Day Eleven (1/23/08) – Holy Moli: Life and Death on Midway
Although the rain continued on Midway, our day was filled with the emotion and inspiration that can only be found here. Tragedy befalls the albatross, but they endure, and we are inspired as Moli, theContinue reading
Day Eleven (1/23/08) – Mapping Our Adventures at Midway
A map that illustrates some of the highlights of our adventures out here at Midway. Included are the locations of where we encountered spinner dolphins in the lagoon, where we sighted sleepy monk seals onContinue reading
Day Eleven (1/23/08) – Republic of the Birds
I’ve been to a number of places where wild animals are trusting of humans, but perhaps none so unlikely as Midway Atoll. After more than a century of abuse at the hands of man —Continue reading
Day Ten (1/22/08) Exploring the Remote and Rugged Eastern Island
After a rainy start, we headed to Sand Island’s rugged neighbor, Eastern Island, where we saw many rare seabirds who amazed and intrigued us. We are looking for help in naming our hatching albatross chick.Continue reading
Day Nine (1/21/08) – More on Debris: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
My heart is breaking as I survey the amount of marine debris piling up on Midway. Please post your thoughts: What do you think should be done to decrease the amount of marine debris thatContinue reading