1. Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources
2. Geoscience Data System

Field Activity D108MK

Identifier	D108MK
Alternate names	D-1-08-MK
Purpose	Foram samples along south Molokai reef; reconnaissance and push core collection in blue holes; recon of Lanai reef; coral samples from south Molokai and Lanai reefs
Description	United States Geological Survey, Pacific Science Center. Geologic data (pushcore) of field activity D-1-08-MK in Molokai, HI from 09/22/2008 to 09/26/2008
Location	HI
Summary	Survey of foraminifera to determine changes along-coast; grain size analysis and chemistry of blue hole sediment to determine sedimentation history; genetic sequencing of corals to determine genetic variability between species and reef locations
Info derived	Changes to ecosystem health along-coast; sedimentation history of blue holes; genetic variability of coral species
Comments	Staff information imported from InfoBank Mike Field (USGS) - Chief Scientist Curt Storlazzi (USGS) - Oceanographer Josh Logan (USGS) - Information Specialist Tom Reiss - Diving Safety Officer USGS
Projects	Coral Reefs
Platform	Alyce C 28-ft-long
Itinerary	Start Kaunakakai, Molokai 2008-09-22 End Kaunakakai, Molokai 2008-09-26
Bounds	West -157.5 East -156.75 North 21.25 South 21 Show or hide mapHide layers
Activity	Geologic