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Author Archives: BomaiCruz
2015 HSC performance of PNG secondary and national high schools
As most of us welcome the new year with much enthusiasm and ambition, many young Papua New Guineans and their families greet the dawn of a new year with stress and anxiety for this also marks what is probably the most … Continue reading
Posted in People, PNG
Tagged Aiyura, Aiyura National High, Divine Word University, Gordon Secondary, Goroka Secondary, HSC exams, Kerevat, Kerevat National High, Kitip Secondary, Kopen Secondary, Marianville Girls Secondary, Mt Hagen Secondary, Passam, PNG Education System, Port Moresby National High School, Sogeri, Sogeri National High, UniTech, UNRE, UPNG, Wawin National High School, year 12 acceptance
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Living in a museum
I travel a lot for business, but of all the places I’ve been to, I must admit the New Guinea Islands (NGI) hold a soft spot for me. Tropical sunshine, warm crystal clear waters, superb fishing, lush tropical vegetation, white … Continue reading
Posted in People, PNG, Tourism
Tagged Blue Lagoon, Japanese tunnels, Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Rabaul, Second Warld War, submarine tunnels
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Interview with Erika Bergman, Robogirl
The students from PNG were amazingly respectful and gracious hosts for us in their country. Meet Erika Bergman, an enthusiastic ocean explorer, scuba diver, ROV pilot, manned submersible pilot, good friend and co-author in my most recent publication on Robots … Continue reading
Posted in Marine Biology, People, PNG, Science, USA
Tagged Andrew Thaler, Erika Bergman, Nago Island, Robot Building, ROV2PNG, UPNG Students
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Interview with Dr Andrew Thaler
the program was fantastically rewarding, both for the students and the instructors As promised earlier, in celebration of our most recent publication, I ask a few questions to Dr Andrew David Thaler, lead author of the paper on Robots as vectors … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Marine Biology, PNG, Science
Tagged Andrew David Thaler, Erika Bergman, marine invasion, outreach, PNG, robots, Southern Fried Science
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Robots as vectors for marine invasions and 5 guidelines to address this
A recent publication on “Robots as vectors for marine invasions” was compiled by a group of scientists from their experiences working with observation class micro-ROVs and the possible threats these new tools of the trade pose for marine conservation. It all … Continue reading
Internship opportunity for new graduates
An Exciting Environment Internship opportunity is on offer from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) based in Suva, Fiji. A total of 8 internship programs are available for next year. For more information, please see here Applications should include … Continue reading
Kuita vakalolo, cassava dalo – boiled octopus in coconut cream
Photos, memorabilia and souvenirs are usually what one thinks of as a reminder of a place visited. I too tried to keep my own collection but grew bored after seeing that the photos would often be those of the same … Continue reading
Prepping for fish talks
In Nadi, Fiji now, having arrived last night from Port Moresby . A part from the long flight into the heart of the Pacific, everyone arrived in good spirits and are well rested looking forward for tomorrow when the forum starts.
Lets talk fish
The fifth Pacific Tuna Forum is on next week at the luxurious Sofitel Resort, Denarau, Nadi, Fiji. More than 250 delegates including over 30 well known speakers are expected to attend as Pacific Island countries come together to discuss sustainable management … Continue reading
Twitter celebrates International Polychaete Day
Here are some images of polychaetes from the recently celebrated International Polychaete Day and a link to the discussions on twitter
Posted in Creature feature, Science
Tagged International Polychaete Day, Polychaetes
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