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NERD TALK: FRIDAY, April 25, at 10: 30 AM at KING’S POND

Title: the Life Support Systems of Kings Pond and Kumu Kai

Speaker: Kelsey Makida

Presentation Summary: We’ll be looking into the design and features of the life support systems that keep Kings Pond and the aquariums in Kumu Kai running. Each system is unique to its purpose and the animals it supports.

Bio: Kelsey is originally from Southern California, and developed an affinity to marine life after a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium at a young age. This spark let her to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, earning a B.A. in Marine Science. Kelsey has interned at the Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center, working with various marine life, narrowing her focus on sustainable aquaculture and the importance these studies have had on Hawaiian history. She has also cultivated marine organisms for food and training in husbandry. Kelsey has obtained a certificate in Veterinary Assisting, applying those skills with her care for the marine life here at the Resort. Recently, Kelsey received her Life Support Systems Operator certification Level 1 from the AALSO Organization.

Time: Friday, April 25 ~10:30am

 

 

 

 

Egrets waiting for mowers to send them yummy morsels are like a Roadrunner cartoon.   

Thank you to Becky Holman for catching this hilarious image.

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