This episode is a companion podcast for the Voice of the Sea Episode: Managing cats and saving native wildlife on Maui. Please view the documentary episode here: https://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/managing-cats-on-maui/

In this episode the Maui Nui Seabird Project talks about the impacts of cats on the island of Maui. We discuss the nature of toxoplasmosis, how cats effect the native wildlife, and what are the best solutions for cats, communities, and island ecosystems. We are joined by Kenesa Duncan Seraphin from Hawaiʻi SeaGrants Voice of the Sea, Dr. Stephen Shuster from Northern Arizona University, and Darlene Rayhill from the Good Cat Network (https://goodcatnetwork.org/).

ʻUaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) and ʻuaʻu kani (Wedge-tailed shearwater) calls are heard throughout the podcase. Recording and mixing by Rob and Martin Frye.

Martin Interviews MNSRP staff members Karla Trigueros, Cecelia Frisinger, and Fern Duvall about the phenomenon known as fallout. Light distraction of the birds is discussed, as are the topics of recovering downed birds, and what listeners can do to help. We hear recordings of ʻUaʻu kani, taken from Hāwea Point by Rob Frye in March 2021. Rob also made the intro theme and contributed sound effects. Mahalo for listening! Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project 

In the first episode, Jay Penniman describes how Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project got started in 2006. He tells us about the threats facing seabirds, and what MNSRP has been doing to address them. We identify the need for a dark night time sky in Maui County.

Mahalo nui loa to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority for helping making this podcast possible.

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