MOP Project Ideas
Click here for opportunities in scientific research, whether individual research or through an internship.
Click here for opportunities to monitor coral reef health, establish baselines, and identify changes over time.
Click here for opportunities to bring marine science into the local (or global) community.
Click here for opportunities to care for UH tanks or work with various aquaculture agencies.
Click here for opportunities in archaeological studies conducted in the ocean.
Click here for opportunities to monitor water quality, including coastal, pelagic, and watersheds.
Click here for opportunities to respond to animal strandings or rehabilitate injured marine animals, including birds, turtles, and mammals.
Click here for opportunities to apply technology to marine science.
Outreach & Education
Local School Outreach
Local teachers often approach UH Hilo Marine Science and Marine Option Program for assistance bringing marine-related education into their classrooms. UH Hilo students can provide them with great experiences through outreach activities.
Activities: Coordinate and perform outreach activities with local school teachers and students. Activities could include live animal touch tanks, display of educational posters, display of props (dead coral, preserved fish, and other items), and educational games.
Mokupapapa Discovery Center
Website: www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html
In 2003, the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (MDC) was established to interpret the natural science, culture, and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. Since most people will never have the opportunity to visit these remote islands, this facility on the bayfront in Hilo, Hawai`i serves to "bring the place to the people" and spur greater public awareness of the region and ocean conservation issues. In this visitor center, the nature and culture of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands come alive as never before, transporting visitors to this remote ocean wilderness where predators rule the reefs, the skies teem with swooping, screeching seabirds, and the Native Hawaiian chanting of the Kumulipo (a Hawaiian creation chant) sets the mood for exploration and learning.
Activities: Among other things, students interning with Mokupapapa might interact with visitors, maintain the 3,500 gallon aquarium, or develop exhibits.