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More Information:
This middle school program invites Hawaiʻi students in grades 7-8 to the HIMB located on Moku o Loʻe, an islet within Kāneʻohe Bay. Experience hands-on learning, culture, and become an ocean steward.
Activities will focus on marine natural resource conservation, protection, and restoration. Planned activities might include, but are not limited to:
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introductions to research labs at HIMB and students/researchers
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snorkel surveys
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marine plastics lab and beach cleanup activity
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curriculum focusing on Ahupuaʻa (watershed) connections from ridge to reef and
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coral lab modules introducing restoration concepts such as Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement and Coastal Erosion
Depending on students’ comfort in the water, we will plan a reef survey day or an on-the-boat-lab using HIMB’s educational vessel Ka Noelo Kai, as a science platform with opportunities to collaborate with community partners in the bay. If relevant, a swim test would be conducted prior to any water activities for safety purposes. However, swimming capability is not required for participation in the MUHEʻE Program.
Note: Swimming capability is not required for participation in the MUHEʻE Program. This course is not for college credit. Students must bring their own lunch, snacks and drink daily.
