Corals and Coastlines: Explorations at Moku o Lo’e

Are you curious about the research and innovation happening at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) at Moku o Lo’e?  Would you be interested in activity ideas for coral bleaching and coastal resilience? Join us for Corals and Coastlines: Explorations at Moku o Lo’e with the HIMB Center for Community Education, the Coral Resilience Lab, and STEM Pre-Academy.

Saturday, April 11, 2025
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology
46-007 Lilipuna Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744

In this half-day session, you’ll experience:

• A tour of Moku o Lo’e and the laboratory facilities at HIMB; and
• Hands-on activities for students of all ages to address coral bleaching, coastal erosion, and coastal resilience;
• An overview of the educational resources available to you through HIMB and STEM Pre-Academy, including curricular materials and free tools and kits available to borrow, like the Coral Bleaching Kit.

This workshop:

• Is open to teachers of Grades K-12 including non-classroom teachers and informal educators;
• Can connect to a wide range of Next Generation Science Standards in Life Science and Earth and Space Science and to CTE Pathways (Natural Resources Management).
• Requires climbing in & out of small boats, going up & down several pier steps, navigating one to two steep hills, walking on uneven paved and non-paved pathways, and completing a ~ 1 mile tour.  Walking accommodations may be available.

Because this opportunity was postponed due to weather, we have a small number of available spots, and we need to confirm ASAP!  Please submit the form no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2026!  We will confirm your participation by April 8, 2026.