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Sept 26th, 2010
Site: Kiholo
Crew: Erik Johnson and Judy Walker, plus one Keaholoa volunteer
Met Keaholoa team, kayaked surface map using YSI 6600 V2, collected 10 water samples, collected 2 additional samples from anchialine ponds. 4 primary productivity/ respiration samples taken. Water sample nutrient analyses conducted. Flow cytometry and Chl a analyses.

Oct. 24th, 2010
Site: Kiholo
Crew: Erik and Kristine Johnson
Met Keaholoa, kayaked surface map using YSI 6600 V2, collected 6 surface samples for metabolism. Water sample nutrient analyses conducted.

UHH marine team conducted two sampling trips to Kiholo (Sept 26, Oct 24, 2010) and two sampling trips to Kaloko (Oct. 29-31; Nov 21, 2010). Deployed 19 benthic water temperature loggers at Kaloko (Oct. 29-31).
Kiholo: Surface mapping completed both dates; 10 surface water samples (+nutrient analysis) + 2 anchialine pond; 10 primary productivity/respiration/metabolism samples
Kaloko: Surface mapping (Nov 21); 6 surface water samples (+nutrient analysis); 18 benthic water samples (+nutrient analysis); 13 benthic characterization samples; 17 fish assemblage samples

Provided slides and information for Reverse Site Visit. No Team Lead attended.
Completed Carry-over fund budget.
Attended State-wide Conference, Oct 8-9, 2010 (JB, TG, BO).
Bi-weekly ENDER meetings.

Year 2 budgets were completed in Oct (FY for grant [cooperative agreement]: Sep 1 - Aug 31)
Year 2 equipment - PO pending; YR 1 equipment rec'd; Boat should be shipped in Feb; Satlantic Buoy ordered
Plan for Carryover Funds from YR 1 (Unobligated Funds Spending Plan) completed.

JB- 2 Dec 2010