We arose very early on Inauguration Day to witness Hawaii’s fresh catch of the day being auctioned off to wholesalers, markets, and restaurants.
Category: marine studies
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
Day Fourteen (1/26/08) – Reflections on Midway Atoll
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
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