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Current Projects
Microbial Water Quality Indicators and Associated Health Risk in Hawaii’s Recreational Waters. Funded by HI Department of Health
The Microbiological Water Quality of Oahu Beaches. Funded by HI Department of Health
Groundwater microbes as indicators of bioremediation efforts and ecosystem recovery. Funded by Office of Naval Research
Animal reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira in American Samoa Funded by WRIP/United States Geological Survey
The biological and sediment study on marine communities near the City's ocean sewer outfalls. Funded by the City and County of Honolulu
