Crispin Nakoa is a surfer, fisherman, and scientist from Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Life Sciences at Arizona State University, while based in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. His work focuses on connecting communities and science through the mucus microbiome of culturally significant marine organisms.
About
I strive to combine the skills I’ve gained through my diverse upbringing, including surfing, fishing, ranching, and a “do it yourself” mentality, with what I’ve learned in science to better understand how we can fit within the natural systems that we regularly immerse ourselves in as resource users.
My long-term goal is to bridge the gap between scientific endeavor and the people of the places where research is conducted.
