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    • Helena Andrade (l) and Kammie Tavares (r) at the site of the dune restoration project, sign behind them at the beach.
      Earth scientists author children’s book, support O‘ahu keiki to mālama ‘āina 
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    • Helena Andrade (l) and Kammie Tavares (r) at the site of the dune restoration project, sign behind them at the beach.
      Earth scientists author children’s book, support O‘ahu keiki to mālama ‘āina 
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      ‘Voice of the Sea’ TV series earns record 10 Telly Awards
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      ‘Voice of the Sea’ TV series earns record 10 Telly Awards
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    • Helena Andrade (l) and Kammie Tavares (r) at the site of the dune restoration project, sign behind them at the beach.
      Earth scientists author children’s book, support O‘ahu keiki to mālama ‘āina 
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  • “reef0653” by Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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  • “The Clouds Below” by Henry Burrows. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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  • “Eclairs” by Thomas Bresson. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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  • “Aloha” by Paul Bica. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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