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Research Expedition Prepares to Depart on Seamount Mapping Mission

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Hohonu Moana 2016

 

Among those intently watching the storm are scientists preparing for a research expeditionout to the Northwest Hawaiian islands. Biologist Chris Kelley is planning to leave this week to begin charting a seamount in Papahanaumokuakea.

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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