Classical Conservation Conversation: A Look Back at 2024

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published January 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM HST

Classical Pacific - Conservation Conversation

Classical Conservation Conversation with Dr. Shawn Lum began in April 2024 as a way to celebrate Earth Day. Eight months later, Dr. Lum talks about his weekly research in finding news on nature and conservation and how it relates to the culture and the people of the Pacific.

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