Just back from her latest research excursion, PhD student Maggie Johnson talks about her experience at Palmyra Atoll, an amazing research opportunity for any marine biologist. Read more to find out why!
Na Hoku
Levi Lewis shares his luck by showing us some rare species he managed to capture on film from the reefs in Maui, Hawaii. For some of us, this may be the only glimpse we’ll ever get of these cute creatures!
[de] Construction at Ukumehame
Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, does a lot of research on the beautiful island of Maui. But as the years go by he’s seen a lot of changes that have significantly affected the beautiful and thriving coral reefs.
Smith Lab Publishes A New Paper!
Dr. Jennifer Smith & Postdoc Nichole Price publish a new paper on the natural variability in pH from the Central Pacific in PLoS ONE!
12th International Coral Reef Symposium 2012 – Cairns Australia
Good day mate! The Smith Lab s traveling to the great “Downunder” to participate in the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS). They will be joining approximately 2,500 scientists, conservationists, and educators to discuss the latest news and technology about coral reefs.
Looking Back to the Line Islands
In the fall of 2010, researchers from SDSU, SIO, and other coral reef ecologists collaborated together for a research cruise to the Northern Line Islands, home to the some of the most pristine coral reef ecosystems still thriving in the world today.
Catching Up With… Jill Harris!
Jill Harris, a Ph.D. student in the Smith Lab, gives us a little insight on the “ins and outs” of the Smith Lab this quarter. If you’d like to know more about Jill’s research or what she’s up to, you can also check our her own blog at http://backtothesea.wordpress.com/
Four Days of Data and Chicken Wire
Emily Kelly, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her recent trip to Maui, Hawaii to continue her ongoing experiment looking at the effects of herbivores on coral reef ecology.
Pau Hana Maui 2011
Levi Lewis, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about his final field excursion of 2011 to Maui to collect data for his research.
Why We Love Marine Biology
Maggie Johnson, the newest PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her experience interacting with the students at Mission Bay High School’s Career Fair.