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The Conversation

The Conversation: Epidemiologist talks 'chronic lack of data' about COVID-19; Big Island tour company sustains tsunami damage

By Catherine Cruz,
Russell Subiono, Savannah Harriman-Pote
Published January 18, 2022 at 1:15 PM HST
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  • Manu Powers, co-owner of the snorkeling company Sea Quest Hawaiʻi in Keauhou, says their retail space sustained significant tsunami damage | Full Segment
  • Researcher Jamie Fosters says an experiment that sends squids to space can offer clues about how we can combat stress here on Earth | Full Segment
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Catherine Cruz
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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Russell Subiono
Russell Subiono is the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, he’s spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. Contact him at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Savannah Harriman-Pote
Savannah Harriman-Pote is the energy and climate change reporter. She is also the lead producer of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact her at sharrimanpote@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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