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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Global & Local Coastal Water Quality Data Visualization: A New Tool for Maui's Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation on how Aqualink\, a leading platform for real-time oceanographic data\, is partnering with water quality monitoring organization Hui O Ka Wai Ola (HOKWO) to empower residents and scientists alike to track water quality and ocean conditions in real-time. Learn about new tools for monitoring sea surface temperature\, wind\, and wave conditions alongside HOKWO’s essential data on salinity\, pH\, and turbidity. The partnership aims to highlight the importance of “thinking globally\, acting locally\,” equipping Maui’s community with insights to safeguard its cherished beaches and reefs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the global network of ocean advocates and how you can make a meaningful impact in protecting Maui’s coastal waters! Register here: \nSave your spot\, register today! \n  \nMeet the Speaker: Caesar Hjertén\, Project Manager at Aqualink\n \nCaesar joined Aqualink in February 2022 with the goal of advancing the platform and increasing the organization’s impact. Caesar graduated from UH Hilo where he also played for the university’s soccer team. Caesar is passionate about our oceans and the environment. He likes to play sports\, dive\, surf\, and other outdoor activities. At Aqualink\, he manages the online platform\, fleet of Smart Mooring buoys\, and is Aqualink’s primary point of contact. \n  \nMeet the Speaker: Liz Yannell\, Program Manager at Hui O Ka Wai Ola\nLiz joined the Hui as Senior Team Leader in May 2022 and became the Program Manager in June 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Florida Gulf Coast University. In 2022\, Liz graduated from the Marine Options Program at UH Maui and worked as the assistant in the marine lab on campus. As Program Manager\, she is primarily responsible for coordinating various aspects of the program\, including field\, lab\, and logistical support\, coordinating fellow team leads\, and managing the volunteer program. Her responsibilities include overseeing monitoring operations and data collection\, entry\, and record-keeping; team lead and volunteer training and coordination; preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment; and meeting with advisory Technical and Steering Committees to ensure successful continuity and growth of the program. She also often joins volunteers in collection and analysis of coastal water samples in the field. Liz is from O’ahu and currently lives in Kula with her two kids and husband. She loves all things ocean-related and is very passionate about coral reef conservation.
URL:https://www.mauireefs.org/event/speaker-series-aqualinkhokwo/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar
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