Follow Andy’s class as they examine the challenges associated with managing and conserving marine biodiversity in Hawaii. The course will focus on several case studies that involve the conservation of monk seals, green turtles and seabirds. The course is taught entirely in Hawaii. The first week is spent on Oahu, meeting with stakeholders and working with scientists and managers from federal and state agencies. The second week will be spent on Kauai, where the class will work on a monk seal conservation project with scientists from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
Abby preparing to release a green sea turtle after a health assessment in Hanauma Bay with colleagues from NOAA Fisheries