Participating Organizations
Marine debris is being addressed through the dedicated work of organizations and partnerships throughout the Pacific Islands region. Organizations listed below are actively engaged in efforts to prevent, reduce, remove, and research the impacts of marine debris in the region. For contact information, please visit the organizational websites.
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund
(HWF) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to native
wildlife. Founded in 1996, HWF volunteers and team members use
environmental education, restoration projects, advocacy, and research
studies to protect threatened flora, fauna, and habitats statewide.
HWF has removed several hundred tons of marine debris in Hawai‘i, has
participated in the HI-MDAP actions since its inception, and continues
to host regular cleanup events on Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Learn more
at wildhawaii.org.
NOAA Marine Debris Program
Established by the Marine Debris Act of 2006, the NOAA Marine Debris
Program is the lead U.S. federal agency for marine debris. The mission
of the program is to investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of
marine debris in our oceans and Great Lakes. Our work centers around
research, removal, and prevention of marine debris, as well as
emergency response and regional coordination. The Pacific Islands
Regional Coordinator resides in Honolulu, Hawai'i. https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/
