Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE)
Jim Foley, Marine Science Educator (foleyj@hawaii.edu)
Michelle Hsia, Marine Science Educator (mhhsia@hawaii.edu)
The Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE) at the University of Hawai‘i Manoa is
designed to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the diverse world of marine microorganisms.
Recent advances in the application of scientific techniques have provided a unique view of the structure,
diversity and possible function of marine microbes. The goal of this organization is to design and conduct novel
research, increase diversity of human resources, implement education and outreach programs, and utilize
comprehensive information about microbial life in the ocean.
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)
Lisa White, Planner and Policy Analyst (lisa.white@hawaiiantel.net)
The mission of the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources
(DAR) is to manage, conserve and restore the state's unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future
generations. The Marine Wildlife Program (MWP) is focused on conserving two unique aquatic resources: Hawaiian
monk seals and sea turtles. The main goal of the program is to mitigate and monitor human interactions with monk
seals and sea turtles.
Geology and Geophysics Department of UH Manoa
Scott Rowland, Specialist (scott@apps.soest.hawaii.edu)
The Geology & Geophysics Dept. consists of ~30 faculty, ~30 undergraduates, and ~60 graduate
students who are studying a wide range of geological and geophysical processes and features in
Hawai‘i, in the Pacific basin, and around the world. These include Coastal erosion, Volcanic
eruptions, Earthquakes, Tsunami, Water resources, Faulting and landslides, Magma generation,
Geologic hazards, and many more. We are loosely divided among three groups (Geophysics and
Structural Geology, Sedimentary, Coastal, and Hydrological processes, and Volcanology
Geochemistry and Petrology). Students working on Planetary Geology projects are considered to be
part of Geology & Geophysics although the Planetary Geology faculty are not.
Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary
Micki Ream, NOAA Education and Outreach Specialist (Micki.Ream@noaa.gov)
Fiona Langenberger, Oahu Programs Assistant (Fiona.Langenberger@noaa.gov)
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding
the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. It is jointly
managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawai`i. Through education,
research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in
Hawai`i. A variety of programs are offered that allow the public to learn about the ocean and become involved in its
protection. For more information, please contact Hihumpbackwhale@noaa.gov or Micki.Ream@noaa.gov.
Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.
Duke Hartman, Mechanical Engineer (Duke.Hartman@makai.com)
Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc., established 1973, provides ocean engineering services worldwide, specializing in
submarine cable software, 3D/4D visualization software, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) systems,
Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) and marine pipelines. “Makai” is a Hawaiian word meaning “toward the sea.”
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries
Shelley Steele, JIMAR Education and Outreach Coordinator (Shelley.Steele@noaa.gov)
NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Region works to recover endangered and threatened marine species, build
sustainable fisheries and maintain healthy ocean ecosystems. To achieve this, the Pacific Islands Regional Office and
the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center integrate policy and management expertise with cutting-edge scientific
research to provide conservation and management of marine resources.
Oceanit
Tatianna Mulitauaopele, Engineering Staff Assistant (tmulitauaopele@oceanit.com)
Kevin Gooding, Hydrologist-Geologist
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Brian Shiro, Geophysicist ( Brian.Shiro@noaa.gov)
Headquartered in Ewa Beach, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) serves as the operational headquarters of
the international tsunami warning systems in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean Sea. It is also the local
tsunami warning center for the State of Hawai'i. The PTWC was established in 1949 following the 1946 Aleutian
Island earthquake and tsunami that resulted in 165 casualties in Hawaii and Alaska. PTWC uses seismic data to
continually monitor global earthquakes and access them for tsunami hazards. It also measures and forecasts
tsunamis using sea level data and computational tsunami forecast models.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Jasmine Cousins, Vessel Operations Coordinator (Jasmine.Cousins@noaa.gov)
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest conservation area
under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. The
extensive coral reefs found in Papahānaumokuākea - truly the rainforests of the sea - are home
to over 7,000 marine species. Papahānaumokuākea is also of great cultural importance to
Native Hawaiians with significant historical sites found on the islands of Nihoa and
Mokumanamana. The establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has allowed for critical studies both scientifically
and culturally.
United States Coast Guard
Micah Kaneshiro, (Micah.K.Kaneshiro@uscg.mil)
The U.S. Coast Guard is one of five branches of the US Armed Forces, and falls under the
jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. We safeguard our Nation’s maritime
interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe for over 200 years. Our goal
is to protect the maritime economy and the environment, we defend our maritime borders, and
we save those in peril. There are nearly 42,000 men and women on active duty, which carry out
an array of civil and military responsibilities touching almost every facet of the U.S. maritime
environment. Some examples of careers with the U.S. Coast Guard include Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Aids to
Navigation (ATON), Ice Breaking, Environmental Protection, Port Security and Military Readiness.
University of Hawaii Marine Center
Ross Barnes, Port Operations Manager (pom@soest.hawaii.edu)
The University of Hawaii Marine Center operates two ocean going research vessels that do all types of oceanic and
atmospheric research. The Kilo Moana is a twin hull (Swath) vessel. The Ka'imikai-O-Kanaloa carries the two HURL
submarines the Pisces 4 and Pisces 5. These are 3 person submersibles that can dive to 2000 meters. All science
operations are funded by NSF, NOAA or the military. The science personnel are made up of Principle Investigators
which usually have their PhDs and they bring along their grad students that are studying in the same field. If you are
interested in studying the ocean you could one day go out on one of these research vessels.