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Protected Resources Outreach and Education |
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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.
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
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Photo: David Schofield, Marine Mammal Response Coordinator,
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- Networking with various partners and stakeholders to promote marine species conservation
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Members of the Kauai Monk Seal Conservation Hui volunteer organization watch over a seal pup and provide information to the public. Photo Mimi Olry |
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- Public and school presentations
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PRD Outreach and Education Specialist, Jen Metz, engages Jr. Lifeguard participants during a monk seal presentation. |
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- Informational booths and displays
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PRD Sea Turtle Biologist, Kim Maison, plays a protected resources awareness game with kids. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Fact Sheets |
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Hawaiian sea turtles |
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- FAQ: Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle
- FAQ: Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtle
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Hawaiian monk seals |
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Hawaiian spinner dolphin |
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Species of Concern (SOC) |
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Brochures and Posters |
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