Marine debris: What are its effects and how do we solve the problem? This has been the topic of class discussion on two occasions so far during our time on Midway, and it has becomeContinue reading
We made a bunch of new friends this afternoon while snorkeling the reef. This blog post is really to post the video I put together of what the reef looks like here and to introduceContinue reading
Hard work planting and shoveling in the morning, snorkeling in the afternoon. Today is definitely a two cookie kind of day! We woke up this morning to the sounds of the thousands of albatross outside:Continue reading
Learning through experiences: monk seal field survey techniques. We met at the boat dock just as the sun was fully rising above the tree-line. It was a fair bit windier today, though I have beenContinue reading
An interesting day, no snorkeling or spinner dolphins but great discussions on spinner dolphins and plastic. I want to give a quick shout out to Pete Leary who works for the US Fish and WildlifeContinue reading
After a morning of sleeping in and snorkeling, we set off to explore Eastern Island–home to many unique species of birds. After a week of predawn wake-up calls and walking to breakfast in the dark,Continue reading
“No pressure fellow classmates, it’s only the world on our shoulders…” Today was a day filled with exploring, cleaning and horribly wonderful karaoke. After a delicious breakfast at the Clipper House we mounted our bikesContinue reading
Albatross as far as the eye can see! A lesson about invasive plant species and the local birds. Bike tour of our new home and its cultural, historical, and natural importance. As we landed lastContinue reading
Today was definitely an exciting day – our last day on Oahu and our arrival on Midway! After two consecutive days of getting up early for Ka’ena Point and the fish auction, we enjoyed aContinue reading
After a fish-filled morning, we ventured from the tuna auction over to the NOAA offices to meet with a line-up of wonderful people! After a fish-filled morning, we ventured from the tuna auction over toContinue reading
