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Improving Hawaii's endemic limpet population through novel biochemical techniques

By Angelica Valdez
Backed by Experiment Foundation, Rayna Wong, Steve Levin, Cindy Wu, and David Lang
Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
BiologyChemistry
DOI: 10.18258/24097
Grant: SCIENCE ENGINEGrant: Biotech for ConservationGrant: Science Engine
$3,660
Raised of $3,520 Goal
103%
Funded on 2/27/22
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  • Rayna Wong
    Rayna WongBacker
    Best of luck and look forward to seeing the outcome!
    Feb 16, 2022
  • Angelica Valdez
    Angelica ValdezResearcher
    Thank you so much for your support! It truly means a lot!
    Feb 18, 2022
  • Steve Levin
    Steve LevinBacker
    I like to eat limpets when I'm in Hawaii. I noticed they were far less abundant along the coastline during my most recent visits to the islands. Would hate to see them disappear!
    Feb 09, 2022
  • Angelica Valdez
    Angelica ValdezResearcher
    It's sad to watch their numbers decrease before our eyes!
    Feb 18, 2022
  • Cindy Wu
    Cindy WuBacker
    Angelica, I am excited to see you working on this research. Can't wait to hear what you discover. Save the 'opihi!
    Feb 02, 2022
  • Angelica Valdez
    Angelica ValdezResearcher
    Thank you so much!! I am very excited to share what I discover!
    Feb 03, 2022