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Ryan Okano
Ryan Okano
PhD Student
Marine Botany Track
Mentor: Celia Smith
Incoming Class of 2001
Contact Information
Phone: (808) 217-6863
Fax: (808) 974-6222
Email: ryano@hawaii.edu
Division of Aquatic Resources
75 Aupuni Street, Room 204
Hilo, Hawaii 97620
Affiliations
Botany, Division of Aquatic Resources
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Dissertation Title:
The Impact Of Groundwater, Nutrients, Algae, And Herbivorous Fish On Hawaii's Reefs; An Ecological Approach
Research Interests:
- Natural resource management
- Algal taxonomy
- Alien invasive algae
- Groundwater, nutrients, algae, and herbivorous fish interactions on Hawaii's reefs
Personal Statement:
I was born and raised in the district of South Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. As I was growing up I spent the
majority of my free time in or near the ocean. Some of my favorite ocean activities included surfing, diving
for fish, and picking opihi. As an adult I spend my days collecting and analyzing data from tropical reefs.
I owe my spirituality, health, and career to the ocean. I consider the reef to be my kuleana (responsibility).
My goal in life is to sustain Hawaii's marine resources for generations to come.
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