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
Category: 2009 Trip
Wendy Goyert
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
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.
Wendy Goyert
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
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
Lindsay Aylesworth
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
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
Lindsey Feldman
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel
2009 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel
Oahu (Tues., 1/20/09): Spending Inauguration Day with Tuna and Monk Seals
Our day began at 5:30 am and by 5:00 pm our brains were overflowing with information on marine management in the Hawaiian archipelago-but never enough information that we stopped asking questions. The Honolulu Fish AuctionContinue reading
Oahu (Mon., 1/19/09): Chicks Raising Chicks at Ka’ena Point
Today we hiked out to Ka’ena Point, at the western tip of the island of Oahu, to visit the Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve. Ka’ena Point is a wild and beautiful place, home to aContinue reading