{"id":172980,"date":"2023-02-17T13:29:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T23:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=172980"},"modified":"2023-02-17T13:29:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T23:29:07","slug":"coral-reef-imiloa-birthday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/02\/17\/coral-reef-imiloa-birthday-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual coral reef exhibit part of free \u02bbImiloa birthday party"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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A 20-foot-wide touch-reactive screen displays a virtual ecosystem based on coral reef off the Kona coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In celebration of its 17th birthday, the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center<\/a> welcomes the public to enjoy free admission 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday, February 26 and soak in activities focused on Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>\u2019s coral reefs. The educational outreach center located on the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Hilo<\/a> campus will debut its latest exhibit, “He Honua Ola: A Vibrant Coral Reef,” a 20-foot-wide touch-reactive screen that displays a virtual ecosystem based on coral reefs off the Kona coast. The event is sponsored by KTA<\/abbr> Super Stores.<\/p>\n

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Signature family friendly hands-on activities and crafts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The precious coral reefs that support diverse ecosystems in our oceans highlight the importance of conservation efforts for these unique environments and for future generations to enjoy healthy oceans,” said Kaʻiu<\/span> Kimura, executive director at ʻImiloa. “We are grateful for the generous support of KTA<\/abbr> Super Stores, and we invite the public to celebrate our birthday with us.”<\/p>\n

The exhibit was completed with scientific support from field scientists at UH<\/abbr> Hilo\u2019s The MEGA Lab<\/a>, which shared footage of its coral reef livestream off of Kona and also contributed expert insight on coral reef species and characteristics.<\/p>\n

Part of the dynamic exhibit allows participants to watch their scanned artwork of local reef fish come to life on screen. ʻImiloa will also feature coral reef clay art; reef activities and crafts; live planetarium programs with coral reef experts from The MEGA Lab; outreach activities hosted by the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources, Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Wildlife Fund, Mokup\u0101papa Discovery Center and local food vendors.<\/p>\n

“Every year, ʻImiloa showcases the important part we all play in the future of our islands through technology and science,” said Toby B. Taniguchi, KTA<\/abbr> Super Stores president and chief executive officer. “KTA<\/abbr> Super Stores is proud to sponsor this year’s event for the community to celebrate and grow shared appreciation for our coral reefs.”<\/p>\n

For more go to ʻImiloa Astronomy Center\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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