Amazing day of snorkeling at Reef Hotel – A site that is located at the northern tip of the Midway Atoll, on the lagoon side of the fringing reef. [portfolio_slideshow]
Category: marine studies
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, Slide Shows, students, travel
First full day on Midway Atoll: a slide show
A slideshow of photos taken of our first day on Midway Atoll, Sand Island. [portfolio_slideshow] Our first day we went on a historical tour, toured the Native Plant garden and greenhouse, and went snorkeling (see Kristina’sContinue reading
Day 5 – Disneyland for Nicholas School CEM students
Our first full day at Midway Atoll. When our plane landed yesterday on Sand Island, one the three islands contained in Midway Atoll, the sun had already set. Despite the darkness, we could see anContinue reading
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, Slide Shows, students, travel
Day 2: Slide show!
enjoy the photos!
The Quest for Sustainability and the Case of the Replacement Towels
Before arriving on Midway Island, we stayed at the East-West Center in Honolulu. We’ve done some amazing things already, and while we’re here in Hawaii we even have the opportunity to cut down on ourContinue reading
2012 Trip, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, marine studies, oceans, students, travel, Video Posts
Day 4: Farewell Oahu, Aloha Midway!!
ALL ABOARD!!! Next stop: Midway Atoll!! After our dinner and beers with the Honey Badger (Charles Littnan) and other CEM alums last night, we were given a single rule for today: be packed and inContinue reading
Day 3: Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
Waking up at the crack of dawn (or before) is surprisingly rewarding when it includes a trip to the Hawaiian Seafood Auction to experience the excitement of the auction and talk with a fleet ownerContinue reading
Day 2 – Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve: Frigatebirds, Albatross, and Monk Seals
I hate birds. Well, perhaps hate is too strong. The feeling that comes up when I think of birds is probably more akin to jealousy. I’m a behavioral ecologist who studies cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises)Continue reading
Day 1: Hiking, Albatross Guts and Monk Seals
The Journey Begins, and we hit the ground running! In our first day on Oahu, we began with a hiking trip to Diamond Head, a visit to Hawaii Pacific University to learn about plastic ingestionContinue reading
Day Fourteen (Jan. 31) – Last Thoughts
A few final observations at the end of our adventure Returning from Midway is always a difficult experience for me, because we arrive in urban Honolulu in the middle of the night. I usually try Continue reading