The PIERC Multimedia Image Gallery showcases a wide array of high-quality photographs from fieldwork across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands. These images capture native bird species (like the ʻākepa and apapane), volunteers and scientists in native forest restoration, invasive species monitoring (e.g., brown treesnake, invasive algae), landscape changes due to sea-level rise, and innovative techniques like eDNA sampling in streams. The gallery is curated by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area and PIERC staff, offering visual insight into field ecology, conservation practices, and island biodiversity.
Observation & Discussion: Ask students to examine images (e.g., biologists sampling eDNA, bird surveys, restoration planting) and describe what the scientists are doing and why.
Ecology Matching: Show images of species and habitats; students match them to ecological themes like native restoration, species monitoring, invasive control, or sea-level impact (e.g., coastal strand vegetation).
Create a Field Storyboard: Students select 4–6 gallery images to create a narrative sequence—for example, from sampling to restoration to wildlife recovery.
Investigate Methods: Choose one photo (e.g., eDNA syringe sampling) and research the method behind it, then share findings through presentations or posters.
Native bird surveys and wildlife monitoring
Invasive species detection and control (e.g., brown treesnake, invasive algae)
Forest restoration work, including fencing and planting native trees
Stream and reservoir sampling techniques (e.g., eDNA, water level monitoring)
Coastal ecosystem change and climate impacts on island environments
