“Monk Seal Family Tree and Life History: A True Survivor” by Dr. Jennifer Schultz, NOAA Monk Seal Program Researcher

As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center. Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

“Monk Seal Health and Disease”

As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center. Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

“My Days with the Monk Seals on Laysan Island” by Patrick Ching, Resident Artist - Naturally Hawaiian and former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Employee.

As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center. Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

“Monk Seals of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands: A Story of Survival.” Lecture by Dr. Kathleen Gobush, NOAA - Monk Seal Survival Enhancement Lead and Research Ecologist
 
As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center.  Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

“Monk Seals of the Main Hawaiian Islands: Status and Interactions,” lecture by Tracy Wurth, NOAA-PIRO/JIMAR – Monk Seal Sighting Coordinator and Biological Technician

As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center.  Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

OCEANIA Marine Educators Association - Fall Conference
Saturday, October 3rd, 1:30 - 5:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and friendly conversation about ocean sciences! The OCEANIA Marine Educators Association will host a special session following the Hawaii Science Teachers Association (HaSTA) Conference at Punahou School. Registration is just $5 and includes a one-year membership in OCEANIA. We’ll start out with a light lunch of make-your-own sushi rolls, followed by great presentations on ocean science education like marine debris, teacher-at-sea, ocean literacy, fisheries management, and coral reef science, and finish up with a gyotaku (fish-printing) demo. Register at the OCEANIA table at HaSTA or our website: www.hawaii.edu/mcc/oceania/ Contact Judy Lemus at jlemus@hawaii.edu for more information.

Educator’s Evening at the Waikiki Aquarium
Saturday, October 3rd 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Physics, chemistry, math or even inspiration for writing or art. It’s all there at the NOAA Ocean Explorers’ program, where you and your students can follow scientists on expeditions to extreme marine environments. Sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, join us for an evening under the stars as we introduce the Ocean Explorer program’s educator resources. View demonstrations and stroll through the galleries where exhibitors from a wide range of marine science institutions will showcase their teacher resources as well..
Free for educators and a guest. Refreshments will be provided. Call 440-9011 for registration information or email reservations@waquarium.org.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wai’anae Elementary School Cafeteria, 85-220 McArthur Street, Wai’anae

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Malama Kai Foundation are seeking public input through statewide workshops in August and September to help develop the state’s first 10-year Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan for the main Hawaiian Islands. Day-use moorings are used around the world and are an effective method of protecting coral reefs. Day-use moorings are installed in areas where boats or other craft regularly go to dive or snorkel. When moorings are installed boaters no longer need to drop an anchor which protects Hawaii’s precious living corals from anchor damage

Anyone unable to attend can still send in comments via email, fax, or phone. The Malama Kai Foundation website www.malama-kai.org has information on how to provide input and other information about the project.
For more information contact Kater Bourdon, MKF day-use mooring manager, at (808) 960-1299 or kater@hawaii.rr.com.

Monday, September 28, 2009, 5-7 p.m.
Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Conference Room, Third Floor (same building as Roy’s Restaurant), 6600 Kalaniana’ole Hwy., Hawai’i Kai

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Malama Kai Foundation are seeking public input through statewide workshops in August and September to help develop the state’s first 10-year Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan for the main Hawaiian Islands. Day-use moorings are used around the world and are an effective method of protecting coral reefs. Day-use moorings are installed in areas where boats or other craft regularly go to dive or snorkel. When moorings are installed boaters no longer need to drop an anchor which protects Hawaii’s precious living corals from anchor damage

Anyone unable to attend can still send in comments via email, fax, or phone. The Malama Kai Foundation website www.malama-kai.org has information on how to provide input and other information about the project.
For more information contact Kater Bourdon, MKF day-use mooring manager, at (808) 960-1299 or kater@hawaii.rr.com.

Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback National Marine Sanctuary, Maui Headquarters and Sanctuary Education Center, 726 South Kihei Road, Kihei

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Malama Kai Foundation are seeking public input through statewide workshops in August and September to help develop the state’s first 10-year Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan for the main Hawaiian Islands. Day-use moorings are used around the world and are an effective method of protecting coral reefs. Day-use moorings are installed in areas where boats or other craft regularly go to dive or snorkel. When moorings are installed boaters no longer need to drop an anchor which protects Hawaii’s precious living corals from anchor damage

Anyone unable to attend can still send in comments via email, fax, or phone. The Malama Kai Foundation website www.malama-kai.org has information on how to provide input and other information about the project.
For more information contact Kater Bourdon, MKF day-use mooring manager, at (808) 960-1299 or kater@hawaii.rr.com.

“Conserving America: The Challenge on the Coast” A film produced by PBS

As always, these events begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center. Events are free and open to the public, with no charge for parking after 5:30 p.m. These programs are funded by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation.

For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program: phone: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit http://www.hanaumabayeducation.org.