June 12th Mystery of the Missing Corals
Simple grid made from pvc and twine enables location specific observations.
Maura explains the next classroom exercise.
Mike leads small work group discussion on one topic of the curriculum.
Yumi leads small discussion group on a topic in the curriculum.
Mike drops net from Coconut Island Bridge.
Group gathers on island.
An overview of upcoming activities is given.
Water quality test kits are opened.
Turbidity tubes and other test items are shown.
Mike explains how to use turbidity tube.
With clipboards and forms ready, group listens to last minute instructions.
Collected water is poured into sample bottle.
Maura helps participants analyze water samples.
The sample is compared against standards.
Color determines levels of phosphate found.
Mike explains grid construction and how it's used.
Members of the group try their hand at using the grid.
Participants use reference cards to answer questions in classroom exercise.
The answers provided are checked against those on card.
Cards are read and discussed amongst the team.
Note cards are held high before exchanging.
Answers provided on cards are discussed.
Teams seated at tables as Yumi discusses curriculum.
Members of team discuss the curriculum content.
Mike reviews the field work activities with teachers.
Mike explains how to use the turbidity tube.
Sampling equipment is in place and ready to go.
Dissolved Oxygen test comparison chart.
Hydrometer shows reading just below 34.
Test results are reviewed.
Mahalo to all who attended and participated in Aloha Aina workshop.
Mugilids in the Muliwai: Linking Mauka to Makai - Tara Anderson
