Today we visited the stone monoliths of Ngarchelong, overlooking some of the state’s rich reefs and fishing grounds. Then, we toured the taro fields of the hamlet of Ollei. The success of these fields isContinue reading
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CEM, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, environmental economics, oceans, students, travel, water
Welcome to Palau!
Alii! Welcome to the Nicholas School student blog for the Palau travel course. Over the next two weeks, students from the Coastal Environmental Management program will be offering their reflections and perspectives on the socialContinue reading
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Rime of the Ancient Mariner adapted to Midway Atoll
Video chronicles the history and current state of Albatross abundance at Midway Atoll. Photo Credits: Aerial of Midway Atoll: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Plastic in Albatross stomach 1: John Klavitter Plastic in Albatross stomachContinue reading
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Counting the Albatross
A video attempt at counting the many birds on Midway Atoll….
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, Slide Shows, students, travel
Reflections of Midway
Water colors and oil paintings highlighting Midway’s resources and some of its conservation challenges [portfolio_slideshow]
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel
Midway Atoll Infographic
A visual representation of land use, management, threats, and iconic species of Midway Atoll.
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Why Should We Conserve Midway Atoll?
15 Reasons to Love Midway Atoll.
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Midway Between War and Renewal
“They had no right to win. Yet they did, and in doing so they changed the course of a war…Even against the greatest of odds, there is something in the human spirit – a magicContinue reading
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
A Day in the Life of a Laysan Albatross on Midway Atoll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXrJ4bxmd4I
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Birds of Midway Atoll
The 2012 class of Coastal Environmental Management students from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University traveled to Midway Atoll January 19 – 28 of 2012. I became particularly impressed with the birdsContinue reading