The sources consist of final research papers from the 2007 University of California, Berkeley course titled Biology and Geomorphology of Tropical Islands. The class took place on the island of Moorea, French Polynesia, with students based at the Richard B. Gump South Pacific Research Station. Throughout the course, participants engaged in original scientific inquiry by designing and executing independent research projects across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. These studies addressed a wide array of topics, including the behavior of marine mollusks and hermit crabs, the distribution of invasive plant species like falcata trees and Lantana, the thermoregulatory needs of local lizards, and the ecological succession of invertebrates in decomposing Tahitian chestnut fruit. Methodologically, students utilized field surveys involving transects and quadrats, laboratory manipulations, and technical tools such as geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical analysis software to evaluate their data. The class served as a platform for students to explore complex biological interactions and environmental issues, such as the impact of agricultural runoff on stream diatoms and the role of various organisms in the tropical carbon cycle