Out to Makaha to conduct marine debris inventory: Part 2 (findings)

As mentioned in our February 2nd post,

The MAMDRP hui headed out to Makaha to conduct a marine debris inventory.  Below are visuals of what two of the four groups plotted out in their 20 feet x 20 feet transect areas...

Group Members: Uncle Lelemia, Aunty Nikki, Hope, JP & Kristynn

Findings:
                                                                                                 

A.  Leaf
B.  Leaf
C.  Leaves
D.  Pen
E.  Sticks
F.  Leaves
G.  Thorns
H.  Plastic
I. Leaves
J.  Plastic
K.  Glowstick
L.  Wrapper
M.  Can
N.  Plastic
O.  Leaf   

Group Members: Uncle Kamuela, Ilikea, Mahina & Camryn    

Findings:

A.  Stick
B.  Dead Grass
C.  Dried Limu
D.  Bouganvillia Leaf
E.  Kiawe Stems
F.  Kiawe
G.  Plastic/styrofoam
H.  Kiawe
I.  Hau Leaf
J.  Hau Leaf
K.  Yellow Styrofoam
L.  Mango Leaf
M.  Medicinal Ziploc Bag
N.  Hau Leaf
O.  Hau Leaf
P.  Hau Leaf
Q.  Styrofoam
R.  Styrofoam
S.  Plastic Cookie Wrapper
T.  Styrofoam Plate
U.  Hau Leaf
V.  Cushion
W.  Pen cover    

Data was collected from all four of the groups' transects, and from that the following graph was put together to show what kind of debris (degradable and non-degradable) were found at Lahilahi Beach in Makaha (click pic to enlarge)...

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                    

Out to Makaha to conduct marine debris inventory...

For this particular MAMDRP activity,

The hui headed out to Makaha to conduct a marine debris inventory.  After the opening and pule for the morning, Uncle Kinohi shared some brief mo'olelo and history about the Makaha area.  Shortly after everyone broke up into their groups and conducted a marine debris inventory with the use of 20 feet x 20 feet transects.  Students then took an inventory of what debris both natural and non-natural were found within their marked transects.

MAMDRP agenda for February 2, 2013...

**Schedule Change***

Aloha MAMDRP 'ohana,

Earlier this week we mentioned for this weekend that we'll be going out to Kahuku side.  After checking out a number of beaches with a few locals from the area, due to a number of different reasons (i.e. A lot of the beaches on that side of the island are very clean, huge surf, etc.) we will be going to the west side of O'ahu instead.  So please be sure to check out the new schedule below

**Updated Schedule**

8:30-8:45am: Gather up at UH Manoa, and then head over to Kahuku side
8:45-9:45am: Bus ride over to Cornet's Beach (for those of you from the west side, or would like to meet us there, we'll be arriving at Cornet's Beach at 9:45am.  It's just past the Makaha 711 and ma kai of the old Cornet's store.  Look for Uncle Kinohi's car.)
9:45-11:30am: Inventory of land debris at Cornet's Beach activity
11:30am: Head over to Uncle Kinohi's Grampa's place in Makaha for lunch
11:30-12:30pm: Lunch at Uncle Kinohi's Gramp's place
12:30-1:30pm: Swimming at Makaha
1:30-2:00pm: Change clothes & evaluations
2:00-3:30pm: Head back to UH
3:30pm: Arrive at UH, pau


Things to bring/remember:
-Dress comfortably (but tastefully)
-Water bottles (don't forget!)
-Swimming clothes (girls must wear shorts)
-Sunscreen
-Extra change of clothes
-Towel
-Please pack all of your things in a backpack or bag


*Old Schedule*

8:30-8:45am: Gather up at UH Manoa, and then head over to Kahuku side
8:45-9:45am: Bus ride over to Kahuku Beach
9:45-11:30am: Inventory of land debris at Kahuku Beach activity
11:30-12:00pm: Lunch
12:00-12:45pm: Head over to Sunset Beach
12:45-1:30pm: Swimming at Sunset Beach
1:30-2:00pm: Change clothes
2:00-3:00pm: Head back to UH
3:00-3:30pm: Evaluations, closing, pau

Things to bring/remember:
-Dress comfortably (but tastefully)
-Water bottles (don't forget!)
-Swimming clothes (girls must wear shorts)
-Sunscreen
-Extra change of clothes
-Towel
-Please pack all of your things in a backpack or bag

See you folks this Saturday!