Underwater Gardeners!
Posted on Mar 18, 2014 in Main
Urchins – The Underwater Gardeners of Kaneohe Bay
People from across Oahu and particularly from the greater Kaneohe Bay community are invited to learn more about collector sea urchins planted in the bay to control invasive seaweed.
What:
Urchins – The Underwater Gardeners of Kaneohe Bay
When:
Saturday, March 29, 2014
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Windward Mall
Center Court
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Who:
Scientists and researchers from the Division of Aquatic Resources Anuenue Fisheries Research Hatchery and Super Sucker field team.
Why:
On Thursday, March 27, 2014 the 200,000th sea urchin will be planted in the bay. Learn how these tiny creatures are critical in restoring coral reefs to health. See collector urchins up close and participate in interactive games and events. Talk Story with the men and women who raise the urchins and ultimately release them in the bay to do their underwater gardening.