OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

Continuing Education Course

Moku O Lo‘e: The Best Kept Secret in Kane‘ohe Bay

WCC class works on a field activity (Carlie Wiener).

Did you know that the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and a tiny island in Kane‘ohe Bay have a special connection? This program will introduce you to the rich history of Moku o Lo‘e, more widely known as Coconut Island, and the famous Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). HIMB scientists who conduct research in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands will provide guest lectures and follow up labs for this continuing education program. Field trips to Moku o Lo‘e will give participants the chance to observe some of the scientist’s research techniques first-hand and also work with unique hands-on opportunities. Launched in February 2007, this is the courses third year and fifth time in which it will be held. The lecture series is followed by field activities at HIMB. Topics highlight research that provides scientific information to managers of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Ku‘ulei Rodgers talks to the class about sediments (Jennifer Barrett).

Fall 2009 Course Schedule

All classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Coconut Island:

Tuesday October 6 - Overview of Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research
Tuesday October 13 - Coral Health: What's the Problem?
Tuesday October 20 - Invasive Algae Affect Flow and Chemistry
Tuesday October 27 - Coral Reefs: Bleaching and Ocean Acidification
Tuesday November 3 - Marine Debris: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Course registration and details can be found at: http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu/

Course will be held again during Winter 2010 Tuesdays 9 am – Noon, beginning early February

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