Day 2: Research Opportunities


Dr. Ryan Perroy of UHH explains his mapping research work using drones.

A visit with Dr. Ryan Perroy of UHH

Students performing thermal transmission studies of tide pool organisms

Students do richness and abundance counts of fish and then have a few minutes to free snorkel.
 

Evening leadership activity in which students discover their own leadership personality and who in the program is similar to them.

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