In the coming months Hawaii Science and Technology Museum will be working closely with a new local non-profit, Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective, in marine conservation and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. Hawaii Uncharted’s mission is to conduct scientific research on Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) and other marine organisms in Hawaiian waters. Their research focuses on population dynamics, ecology, animal behavior and human impacts. Findings from this research will be used to support local and global efforts to conserve Whale Sharks and their environment. Their vision is to merge community engagement and scientific research pairing citizen science and education with scientific research and technology to learn more about this relatively unknown species in Hawaiian waters to increase awareness and knowledge about Whale Sharks.
Hawaii Science and Technology Museum works in partnership with many different organizations within the Hawaii Community and we heavily support citizen science and project based learning. We look forward to this new partnership with Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective!
