Report on Climate Change Effects in Maunalua Bay, Oʻahu

Abstract

Students worked with Mālama Maunalua to do a report on climate change effects in Maunalua Bay. By researching existing data on climate change metrics including rainfall, flooding, storms, fire, air temperature, ocean temperature, and sea level rise, students provided an overview of existing data they could find, as well as providing insight as to what gaps in literature they found. Students additionally created a survey for community members to share their perceptions and experiences of climate change in Maunalua Bay. This project identified many gaps of research still needed, as well as highlighted how much of the availble data is growing outdated.