It all started when…

I am originally from Japan but grew up in Singapore, Hong Kong, Chicago, and recently Oʻahu! Regardless of where I lived, I always held interest in ocean research and being around the water and nature. In the fall of 2022, I was accepted into a week-long program for girls interested in STEM at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology. The Marine Molecular Mentorship program focused on the microbiology of corals and how it is helping biologists figure out solutions for problems such as coral bleaching. I finally got a glimpse into what a "day in the life" of a marine biologist is like and was immediately enamored with the work and discovery they did every day. I am fascinated by the intricate relationships between every single species and seeing firsthand the coral bleaching I had learned about for years and the urgent need to develop innovative solutions to mitigate these effects.

My research...

I am assisting on a project which monitors the change in reef halo size found on artificial reefs in Kāneʻohe Bay. We're investigating environmental factors that could potentially impact growth, specifically water temperature, nutrient concentration, and fish population.

What I've written...

Coming soon!

Contact me…

Email:

madinlab@hawaii.edu

Address:

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
PO Box 1346 (for US Postal Service)
46-007 Lilipuna Road (For all other carriers)
Kaneohe, HI 96744 USA