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Local artist Patrick Ching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As part of an ongoing effort to keep keiki, parents and educators engaged during the State of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>’s stay-at-home order, the Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium<\/a> has unveiled a variety of free virtual experiences and online educational resources for both residents and visitors to enjoy. <\/p>\n

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“While the Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium is currently closed to the public in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we still want to provide people with the opportunity to explore the rich ocean educational resources the Aquarium has to offer,” said Andrew Rossiter<\/strong>, director of the Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium.<\/p>\n

The new online experiences, live classes and educational videos will kick-off beginning April 15 on the Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium website and social media profiles:<\/p>\n

Marine Animal Drawing Lessons with Patrick Ching<\/h2>\n

Streaming on Facebook Live<\/a>, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
\nBegins on April 15<\/em>
\nThis five-part series features 15-minute drawing sessions with talented Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> nature artist Patrick Ching. Ching will instruct keiki how to draw a Hawaiian monk seal, shark, kilikili, dolphin and turtle. The drawing lessons with Patrick Ching are sponsored by the Friends of the Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium.<\/p>\n

Ask the Aquarium Director<\/h2>\n

Streaming on Facebook live<\/a>, Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
\nBegins on April 20<\/em>
\nEnjoy a live question and answer with Waikīkī<\/span> Aquarium Director Andrew Rossiter<\/strong>. Submit your questions in advance on the aquarium social media channels at the aquarium website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Ocean Spotlight Video Series<\/h2>\n

Educational videos, three-segment series<\/a><\/em>
\nThis ongoing, three-segment series features 15-minute spotlight talks with a variety of educational partners.<\/p>\n