Bishop Museum Association Traditions of the Pacific presents: “Environmental Kinship: Hawaiian Conservation and Spiritual Values in Restoring the Health of Kawainui Marsh” presented by Chuck “Doc” Burrows

Kawainui Marsh, Hawai’i’s largest wetland area, is a place of cultural and ecological significance. Join caretaker and educator Chuck “Doc” Burrows for an inspiring look at the cultural and ecological restoration of Kawainui Marsh, and explore the cultural, historic, and ecological significance of this special place. Then, take a peek at artifacts that are significant to Kawainui Marsh from Bishop Museum’s own collections.

Thursday, October 8, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Atherton Halau
$5 General; Members are Free
RSVP to 847-8296 or trey.dodge@bishopmuseum.org

“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.

Sponsored by NOAA’s Ocean Explorer program and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation - Explore the Aquarium while discovering new education resources and old friends.

NOAA’s Ocean Explorer website, research and curricula will be highlighted, as well as the many resources available to educators to support marine curricula. Representatives from State and Federal organizations will have tables set up with instructional materials. Refreshments will be provided.

The evening is free for educators and a guest.

To register: call 440-9011 or email reservations@waquarium.org.

At the Kaua’i Community College, Electronics Technology building, room 114.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to participate in informational meetings to discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish species.

The public discussion will center on using minimum size rules to protect harvested resource fish that may be at risk of being over harvested, and will focus on at least three main fish families that the DLNR feels may be in need of updated regulations. They are: Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The Division of Aquatic Resources has not yet drafted rule changes.

For more information contact DAR office at: Kaua’i (808) 274-3344Post Message:

Hawai’i Ocean Observing System’s series of public talks highlights what UH-Manoa researchers are learning about Hawai’i’s waters. Talks are at 6 p.m. every second Wednesday at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. www.hioos.org. Free. Validated parking is $5. ph: 923-0711.

“Water Quality and Health of Hawai’i’s Coastal Recreational Waters,” Grieg Steward, assistant professor, Department of Oceanography, UH-Manoa.