Midway Itinerary
Introduction to Midway
Assign bicycles
Orientation to Midway & overview of Midway Ecology
Past and present human impacts
Historical Tour
Discussion with FWS
Spinner dolphins and Atolls
Spinner dolphin biology, ecology
Conservation issues in MHI and NWHI
Photo ID techniques for studying dolphins
Boat trip in lagoon to see spinnersInvasive Species
Invasive species introduction
History of faunal and floral introductions to Midway
Discussion with FWS
Verbesina and ironwood removalMarine Debris
Oceanography of the North Pacific
Types of debris, origins and ecological effects
Field quantification and assessment
Albatross stomach contents
Removal of debris from specific locations
Monk seals
Recap of status and conservation issues
Discussion about adaptive management/conservation techniques
Field examination of monk seals, focus on census techniques and other research.Seabirds on Midway
Recap of species including ecology and conservation status.
Bird observations and banding
Boat trip and tour of Eastern Island for short-tailed albatross and Laysan ducksCoral Reef Ecosystems
Recap of coral reef systems, ecology and conservation
Boat trips to snorkel – 2 locations
Sea turtles
Sea Turtle biology and conservation
Field observations of green sea turtles
Discussion of status and down-listing/harvest proposals
