Casidhe Mahuka

The Invasive Species Coordinator is part of a community-based citizen science monitoring project that includes coordinating and implementing bimonthly phytoplankton monitoring in association with NOAA’s National Phytoplankton Monitoring Network (PMN). The PMN is a community-based network of volunteers monitoring marine phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms (HABs). Other monitoring priorities include ballast water, biofouling, reef flats, and water quality. The ISC works with the US Coast Guard (USCG) to stay informed on SCTLD, VIDA, and regional biosecurity issues. Casidhe received her B.S. in Environmental Studies at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii.