Lōkahi Ocean Science leads marine conservation expeditions from a sailing research vessel.
Vision: We empower locally-led conservation efforts to build systems for climate resilience. To heal our ecosystemic relations, we build data-driven management plans and trust across ocean stakeholders.
Activities: We collaborate with local scientists, students, fishermen, artists, activists, and communities to better understand and protect the marine environment. We lead expeditions to gather data, capacitate stakeholders, and build community. Our current work takes place on both coasts of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico.
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