#National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

2024 Sanctuary Ocean Count welcomes back koholā and volunteers

Volunteers must register in advance, and participation is limited for each Sanctuary Ocean Count site.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation awards $2 million in coral restoration grants throughout U.S. Pacific islands

The grants will support projects that directly contribute to coral restoration progression in the U.S. Pacific Islands by providing the means for capacity building and/or restoration implementation.

WATCH: US Congressman Case of Hawai‘i honored for leadership in ocean policy

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recently gave its prestigious 2023 Leadership Award to Case, who continues the fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management and international cooperation and coordination in saving the world’s oceans.

Volunteers count 997 humpback whales in Hawaiian Islands on Saturday

Maui volunteers spotted the most humpback whales on Feb. 25 with 596, followed by O’ahu with 232, the Big Island with 105 and 64 for Kaua’i.

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Open Despite Government Shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (MDC) in Hilo remains open to the public.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Names New Hawaiʻi Director

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the hiring of Tiare Turang Holm as Hawaiʻi director.