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Itinerary - Midway
Day 1. Wednesday 16 th - Travel to Midway.
Arrive 8:00pm – Get settled into rooms etc.
Day 2. Thursday 17th - Introduction to Midway (Andy & FWS)
Morning
Orientation to Midway
Overview of Midway Ecology
Discussion with FWS
Afternoon
Past and present human impacts
Historical Tour
Discussion with FWS
Day 3. Friday 18th - Spinner Dolphins and Atolls (Dave)
Morning
Spinner dolphin biology, ecology and conservation
Photo ID techniques for studying dolphins
Afternoon
Boat trip in lagoon to see spinners
Practical on photo ID
Examine photos and grade
Day 4. Saturday 19th - Invasive Species (Andy)
Morning
Invasive species introduction
History of faunal and floral introductions to Midway
Discussion with FWS
Afternoon
Verbesina removal
Day 5. Sunday 20th - Marine Debris (Dave)
Morning
Oceanography of the North Pacific
Types of debris, origins and ecological effects
Discussion with FWS – Video “Message in the Waves”
Afternoon
Field quantification and assessment
Removal of debris from specific locations
Evening
Nature writing (Eugene)
Day 6. Monday 21st - Monk Seals (Dave)
Morning
Recap of status and conservation issues
Comparisons with Mediterranean monk seals
Discussion about captive care, predator removals and other adaptive management/conservation techniques
Afternoon
Field examination of monk seals, focus on census techniques and other research.
Mid-trip time for reflection and writing.
Evening
Climate change discussions
Day 7. Tuesday 22nd - Seabirds on Midway (Andy)
Morning
Recap of species including ecology and conservation status.
Discussion with FWS
Afternoon
Bird observations
Boat trip and tour of Eastern Island.
Day 8. Wednesday 23rd - Coral Reef Ecosystems (Andy)
Morning
Recap of coral reef systems, ecology and conservation
Boat trip to one location to snorkel
Afternoon
Boat trip to other location to snorkel
Discussion and qualitative assessment amongst locations (MHI, Midway Unhealthy, Midway Healthy)
Day 9. Thursday 24th - Sea Turtles, etc. (Andy)
Morning
Sea turtle biology and conservation
Midway photo-journal, writing
Afternoon
Wrap and overarching discussions
Day 10. Friday 25th
Morning
Reflection, photography and writing
Afternoon
Pack, goodbyes etc.
