After six years of studying, monitoring, collecting, and reporting marine debris on Maui’s shoreline and in the ocean, Pacific Whale Foundation chief scientist Jens Currie will present the organization’s research findings at the 2019 Hawai‘i Marine Debris Action Plan Research Workshop. The two-day workshop is a gathering of Hawai‘i-based researchers in the field of marine … [Read more...] about Pacific Whale Foundation Chief Scientist to Present Marine Debris Research Findings
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Eh Brah: Thanks for helping me rescue that honu at S Turns!
I was at south end of S Turns in Kahana and went snorkeling in the shallows where the turtles are plentiful. I saw a baby honu caught in some fishing line. The turtle could not get out of the line and was stuck underwater. I tried to pull out the line but it was too meshed in the turtle. Since this was shallow water and close to shore, I asked people on shore if they had a … [Read more...] about Eh Brah: Thanks for helping me rescue that honu at S Turns!
Quizunderstood: What do you know about marine debris in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument?
1. On April 15, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s office announced that they had to change the venue for their upcoming April 20 Maui Town Hall meeting to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater (it still runs from 7:30-9pm) because so many people had already RSVP’d. How many residents indicated they would go? A. 100 B. 200 C. 300 D. 400 E. 500 2. Last week, the housing … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about marine debris in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument?