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What
he does
Chip monitors reefs, beaches and dunes throughout the Hawaiian Islands
and the Red Sea. He and his group collect coral samples and take
airborne images of reefs so they can understand how climate change
affects reef health. He
also checks old aerial photos of beaches around Hawai'i , comparing
them with current ones to see which beaches are in danger.
How
he got into science
Chip chose science because he was intrigued by the way nature works...and
he wanted a job that would let him work outdoors.
Favorite
accomplishments
After proving that sea walls were degrading island beaches, Chip
worked to outlaw sea walls, protecting the beaches.
In
his free time
Chip swims open ocean races, plays the conga, and enjoys spending
time with his family.
Quote
"Loving the ocean means dedicating some part of your life
to saving it."
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