We finally devote an entire day to looking at the life and death of our hosts on Midway, the Albatross. After a night out on the town, singing and dancing with Midway’s own Chugach Band,Continue reading
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2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Midway (Sat., 1/24/2009): Dirty Jobs, Aloha Style – w/video
Today we experienced how Midway, a remote Pacific island, handles recyclables and beach debris. Things operate a little differently here, since there is limited land for fill and conservation is at the forefront of allContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Oahu (Mon., 1/19/09): Albatross, Monk Seals, and Whales at Ka’ena Point- video
Today we spent the day hiking out to Ka’ena Point in the Northwestern corner of Oahu. While we helped band Laysan Albatross, Humpback Whales breached offshore and an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal crawled onto theContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Oahu (Wed., 1/21/09): We’re going to Midway! – video
Off we go on our private charter flight from Honolulu to Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (1,200 miles!) . Watch as we get ready for our exciting plane ride. Take a look atContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Midway in the Sun (Fri., 1/23/09): Snorkeling and Gardening w/video
The clearest day on Midway in weeks and we spent it snorkeling the reef and gardening with Albatross. Activities are weather dependent on Midway so when we headed to breakfast on Day 2 our scheduleContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Midway (Thurs., 1/22/09): Where Wildlife Has the Right of Way – w/video
Even the erratic weather couldn’t stop us from getting our hands dirty on our first day on this amazing and unique island. The dawn of our first day at Midway revealed what our eyes hadContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Oahu (Tues., 1/20/09): Honolulu Fish Auction – video
We arose very early on Inauguration Day to witness Hawaii’s fresh catch of the day being auctioned off to wholesalers, markets, and restaurants.
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Oahu (Tues., 1/20/09): Hawaiian Longline Fishing and the Papahānaumokuākea National Monument – w/video
After our exciting trip to the fish market we chatted with Sean Martin, a fisherman and boat owner in the Hawaiian longline tuna and swordfish fishery. We then visited NOAA’s office to learn all aboutContinue reading
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
To Midway We Go (Wed., 1/21/09) w/video
The day to head to Midway has finally arrived, but first a stop to the NOAA Protected Resources Office before our private plane awaits. Today is the day. No, not Obama’s first day at hisContinue reading