The world loves cats. They’re a cute and cuddly companion species that we have been breeding for thousands of years.The world also loves charismatic megafauna, large animal species with widespread public appeal due to their magnificence,Continue reading
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Give them a break! Spinner dolphin tours in Hawaii
Access to public resources is something that most Americans would likely agree is an important right. Enjoying and utilizing our natural environments, such as parks, beaches or waterways, is something everyone should be able toContinue reading
Dolphin Dilemmas
I find myself conflicted every time I’m presented with the opportunity to interact with marine mammals. The rational part of my brain says I should respect these intelligent creatures and keep my distance, but anotherContinue reading
Scott Delgado
2016 Trip, CEM, coasts, Duke Marine Lab, energy, marine studies, oceans, students, sustainability, travel
2016 Trip, CEM, coasts, Duke Marine Lab, energy, marine studies, oceans, students, sustainability, travel
Day Ten – The riches of deep seawater
On day 10, we experienced the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park which is administered by National Energy Laboratory Hawaii Authority (NELHA). The park is a collection of 42 groups, which range from research andContinue reading
Day 9 – The Alala, the bird with the big voice
On Thursday morning we made our way to Volcanoes National Park to meet with Lea Ka’aha’aina, the education and outreach coordinator for the `Alalā Project under the Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural ResourcesContinue reading
Day Nine – Snorkeling at Two Steps
After spending the morning in the forest, it was time to get in the water! We went snorkeling at Honauanu Bay, at the site known as “Two Step.” Honauanu means “Place of Refuge” because it historically wasContinue reading
Day 8, Part II: Kalaemano o Kaʻupulehu
On Wednesday afternoon, we visited the Kalaemanō Interpretive Center, where we were fortunate to speak with two native Hawaiian practitioners: Leinaala Keakealani Lighter, also known as Auntie Lei of the Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Life AdvisoryContinue reading
Day Eight – Morning: Up close and personal with Dolphin Quest
This morning we visited Dolphin Quest Hawaii, located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village North of Kona. We had been looking forward to meeting their animal care professionals about the research and conservation initiatives undertakenContinue reading
Day Seven – Into the Forest We Go
Today we embarked on a terrestrial expedition to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. This was quite a change of speed from yesterday’s marine extravaganza, but we rose to the challenge. Our group set out in the earlyContinue reading
Day Six – A whale of a good time with WHOA
We arrived on the big island of Hawaii on Saturday, and Sunday was our “off” day – some people went on various hikes and trails, some went to black sand beaches, and some ofContinue reading