http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii <h3>Jan. 18 - 30, 2009</h3> <p>Join us as we spend 9 fascinating days studying marine conservation in the remote, restricted Papah&#x101;naumoku&#x101;kea Marine National Monument of the northwestern Hawaiian Islands and 3 days learning about environmental issues on Oahu. Through our students’ blogs, photos and videos, we’ll bring this remarkable, rarely visited corner of the world to you.</p> <h3>See what we've been up to ...</h3> daily 1 2008-11-16T09:02:32Z http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/midway-last-day Reflections of our trip from Tom McMurray No publisher aread 2009-02-01T21:21:41Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/endangered-species-day Our last full day features three endangered species found in the reserve... No publisher jweaver 2009-01-30T15:17:49Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/midway-wed.-1-28-09-the-jacks-of-midway-a-jack-of-all-trades-and-an-ulua-w-videos Our adventures on Midway continued with story-time about amazing conservation successes and another incredible snorkel trip on the Atoll's pristine reefs. No publisher wgoyert 2009-01-29T13:53:07Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/spinners-the-natural-and-human-history-clash The day moved right on past stunningly beautiful into some extreme dolphin action, the confused history of Midway, and a hundred other things you know you want to read about. No publisher mpress 2009-01-28T16:30:45Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/battles-birds-and-fire-trucks We got a history lesson and awesome birdwatching opportunities on Midway Atoll's other island before helping Fish & Wildlife in the field. The day ended with sirens and lights... No publisher mfabie 2009-01-27T18:50:19Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/so-you-think-you-can-dance...like-an-albatross We finally devote an entire day to looking at the life and death of our hosts on Midway, the Albatross. No publisher kmcclellan 2009-01-26T13:22:45Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/dirty-jobs-aloha-style Today we experienced how Midway, a remote Pacific island, handles recyclables and beach debris. No publisher ccurtice 2009-01-25T16:12:33Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/day-2 The clearest day on Midway in weeks and we spent it snorkeling the reef and gardening with Albatross. No publisher alaura 2009-01-24T16:46:43Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/midway-thurs.-1-22-09-where-wildlife-has-the-right-of-way Even the erratic weather couldn’t stop us from getting our hands dirty on our first day on this amazing and unique island. No publisher ang 2009-01-24T08:29:30Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/01-19-09-albatross-monk-seals-and-whales-at-kaena-point Today we spent the day hiking out to Ka'ena Point in the Northwestern corner of Oahu. While we helped band Laysan Albatross, Humpback Whales breached offshore and an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal crawled onto the rocks to sunbathe. Not a bad day in paradise! No publisher wgoyert 2009-01-25T16:06:03Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/01-21-09-were-going-to-midway Off we go on our private charter flight from Honolulu to Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (1,200 miles!) . Watch as we get ready for our exciting plane ride. Take a look at the maps on the right to see where we're going. No publisher wgoyert 2009-01-25T16:07:06Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/to-midway-we-go The day to head to Midway has finally arrived, but first a stop to the NOAA Protected Resources Office before our private plane awaits. No publisher laylesworth 2009-01-23T13:11:26Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/01-20-09-honolulu-fish-auction We arose very early on Inauguration Day to witness Hawaii's fresh catch of the day being auctioned off to wholesalers, markets, and restaurants. No publisher wgoyert 2009-01-23T13:12:07Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/01-20-09-hawaiian-longline-fishing-and-the-papahanaumokuakea-national-monument After our exciting trip to the fish market we chatted with Sean Martin, a fisherman and boat owner in the Hawaiian longline tuna and swordfish fishery. We then visited NOAA's office to learn all about the Papahānaumokuākea National Monument, where we'll be heading tomorrow to visit Midway Atoll! No publisher wgoyert 2009-01-23T13:12:54Z Blog Entry http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hawaii/blog/spending-inauguration-day-with-tuna-and-monk-seals Our day began at 5:30 am and by 5:00 pm our brains were overflowing with information on marine management in the Hawaiian archipelago-but never enough information that we stopped asking questions. No publisher lfeldman 2009-01-22T17:32:58Z Blog Entry