Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Co-trustees:
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It encompasses 582,578 square miles of the Pacific Ocean (1,508,870 square kilometers) - an area larger than all the country's national parks combined.
- The Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
- The Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
- The State of Hawaiʻi, through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a constitutionally established body set as a separate state entity independent of the executive branch of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It encompasses 582,578 square miles of the Pacific Ocean (1,508,870 square kilometers) - an area larger than all the country's national parks combined.
- The Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
- The Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
- The State of Hawaiʻi, through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a constitutionally established body set as a separate state entity independent of the executive branch of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Friends of Midway Atoll (FOMA) National Wildlife Refuge
Friends of Midway Atoll was established to support Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge / Battle of Midway National Memorial, where FOMA plays a pivotal role in the conservation and restoration of Midway’s natural and historic resources through financial and volunteer support; dynamic outreach and education; effective advocacy to support Refuge programs; assistance developing an inspirational visitor program; and productive collaboration with diverse partners.
Friends of Midway Atoll was established to support Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge / Battle of Midway National Memorial, where FOMA plays a pivotal role in the conservation and restoration of Midway’s natural and historic resources through financial and volunteer support; dynamic outreach and education; effective advocacy to support Refuge programs; assistance developing an inspirational visitor program; and productive collaboration with diverse partners.
Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge
Oikonos studies and protects imperiled ecosystems by engaging diverse communities through innovative scientific and artistic collaborations. Based in Hawai'i, California and Chile, Oikonos specialists have implemented over 100 collaborative projects in protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems.
Oikonos studies and protects imperiled ecosystems by engaging diverse communities through innovative scientific and artistic collaborations. Based in Hawai'i, California and Chile, Oikonos specialists have implemented over 100 collaborative projects in protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems.
M/V Imua
"Imua" means “to go or move forward” in Hawaiian. This 185-foot cargo vessel carries supplies, equipment and field crew teams out to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands several times a year.
