To report stranded / entangled marine mammals:

Public support and understanding of conservation issues is inherent for the success of any environmental policy. And without public involvement, no conservation goal will ever be achieved.

Photo: Dave Schofield, Marine Mammal Response Coordinator, demonstrates stranding response techniques.



Protected Resources uses the following methods to reach out, engage audiences and educate about marine species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA):

• Networking with various partners and stakeholders to promote marine species conservation
• Volunteer organizations
• Public presentations
• Informational booths and displays
• Brochures and other educational literature (coming soon!)

PRD partner organizations:

• Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)
• Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS)
• Northwest Hawaiian Islands National Monument (NWHINM)
• NOAA Marine Debris Program
• Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)
• Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR)
• Sea Life Park
• Waikiki Aquarium
• Hanauma Bay
• Watchable Wildlife Inc.