Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2004 — Tues., Nov. 2 -Thursv Nov 4 -- Northwestern Hawaiian lslands Scientific Symposium [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Kōkua No ke kikokikona ma kēia Kolamu

Tues., Nov. 2 -Thursv Nov 4 -- Northwestern Hawaiian lslands Scientific Symposium

This is the first such symposium in 20 years to unveil exciting research findings and presentations by government, non-profit, and private organizations that pertain to the current health of the NWHI ecosystems. Forums will highlight recent scientific advances in ecological, biological, oceanographic and resource-assessment research in the NWHI, as well as the importance of identifying knowledge gaps and

research needs. The puhlie is invited to a free "Education and Outreach" session on Nov. 3 from 5:30. - 7:30 p.m., featuring video presentations and displays, and light refreshments. $200. Hawai'i Convention Center. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information, visit www.hawaiianatolls.org/sym3/, or eall 864-9812. ■