The time we have spent in Palau has been an amazing experience in no small part due to the wonderful people who have shared with us their culture and knowledge. While we are here toContinue reading
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oceans
Spearfishing, Sea Cucumbers, and Celestial Navigation
On Sunday morning, we all woke up bright and early to begin our journey to Ngarchelong State for a stay with the Ollei community. I have to admit that I was somewhat apprehensive about thisContinue reading
Day 2: Return to the Rock Islands
Fifteen years have passed since my first visit to Palau, a dive vacation that exposed me to the majestic and truly singular coral reef ecosystems of the Rock Islands. It would be an understatement toContinue reading
A Long, AMAZING day!
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
Megan Fork
environmental economics, environmental policy, oceans, PhD, student life, students, water
environmental economics, environmental policy, oceans, PhD, student life, students, water
Better living through multidisciplinarity
One of the coolest things, for me, about the Nicholas School is that it houses people with really diverse backgrounds and skill sets. This makes it easy to interact and work with people whose interestsContinue reading
Katherine Brogan
CEM, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, environmental economics, oceans, students, travel, water
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
Kristiana Erikson
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
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
Caitlyn Zimmerman
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
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….
Kristen Maize
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, Slide Shows, students, travel
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]
Patricia Elena Villegas
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel
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.