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Science and cultural specialists will be featured at the Waikiki Aquarium in four natural-history lectures from March 21 to May 2. Aquarium presents
Earth Month 2001 eventsStar-Bulletin staff
The series, "Natural History & Natural Resources: Treasures to Value, Treasures to Sustain," highlights ways natural resources are valued for their biological and ecological importance and contribution to human survival, culture and economics.
Aquarium Director Bruce Carlson will kick off the lectures March 21 with "A New Treasure for Kakaako -- Sharing the Vision."
He will discuss the proposed Science Center of the Pacific in Kakaako and how it can make a difference in Hawaii's future and in its ocean life.
The Hawaiian concept of ahupuaa -- from the mountains to the sea -- will be presented April 4 as a cultural treasure providing a model for environmental sustainability.
Christopher Chung of Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management Program will introduce Kumu John Ka'imikau, and Halau Kukunaokala who will perform "A Mau A Mau (For Ever and Ever)," describing in chant, hula and stories the philosophy for managing natural resources from the mountains to the sea.
Robert Shallenberger of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will give a talk and show slides April 18 on "Sustaining Islands and Atolls: One Size Does Not Fit All."
On May 2, George Balazs, sea turtle expert at the National Marine Fisheries Service, will introduce "Red Turtle Rising."
The lectures are presented by the aquarium as part of its contribution to Earth Month 2001.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. for viewing of exhibits, and presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are not needed but seating is limited. A $4 donation is requested.
For more information, call the aquarium's education department at 923-9741.