Edoardo Sena

Assisting a graduate student in the study of the impact of submarine groundwater discharge on coral reef communities in Mo’orea, French Polynesia

Performing digital measurements of coral fragments to monitor growth

Performing video analysis of fish bite rates on coral and algae, as well as fish counts

Developed and worked on a research project involving molecular techniques on symbiotic microalgal cells living inside coral tissue.

Performed genetic lab techniques of Polymerase chain reaction, agarose gel electrophoresis, and non-transgenic random mutagenesis in a research laboratory under the supervision of an Assistant Professor of UH Mānoa

Presented the project at an undergraduate research conference

Studied visitor behavior in the field and took data on their interactions with natural substrates

Used GPS marking technology to input locations of contact by visitors

Hosted weekly recitations providing students with a review of difficult concepts learned in class

Assisted the professor of the course in grading assignments and tests.

Worked with other undergraduate interns to assist students with questions and provide reviews for exams

Took care of marine organisms in exhibits

Educated visitors to the center about the local ecosystem of Monterey Bay

Performed hands-on work with the animals, such as teaching visitors how to handle different tide pool resident species and small sharks