Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID HI_2024_Comeros

Bridging Knowledge and Action: Developing a Student-Led Ridge to Reef Conservation Strategy in American Samoa

Institute: Hawaii
Year Established: 2024 Start Date: 2024-09-01 End Date: 2025-08-31
Total Federal Funds: $42,000 Total Non-Federal Funds: Not available

Principal Investigators: Mia Comeros

Project Summary: Our research objectives are twofold: to document and analyze the transfer of ridge-to-reef scientific knowledge into practical management strategies, and to boost student engagement through an interactive, research-based educational framework. These objectives support the goals of the American Samoa Healthy Coral Reef Local Action Strategy, emphasizing conservation efforts, community engagement, and the development of future environmental leaders.