VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Hanauma Bay Education Program Quarterly Newsletter Summer/ 2011

Ka hanana hana kaiaulu Ka papahana noi‘i no Hanauma Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma Community outreach event Research at Hanauma VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Summer 2011 Malaspina Expedition 2010 Do Internal Tides Influence Corals? Researcher: Katie Smith, Graduate Student, Ka hanana no nā hui kula UH Mānoa, Department of Oceanography Nā wa i‘a Nā mea i loko School groups event Just as waves form on the oceans surface, internal waves form in Fish calendar In this Issue the water column on the interface between the ocean’s cold dense Lupalupa nā mea maoli makamae! Ka‘aona • Volunteer Appreciation bottom water and the surface above it. Internal waves can transport • Hawaiian Fish Calendar cold nutrient rich water to coastal environments affecting the ecol- The precious natives are flourishing! The Hawaiian month Ka‘aona • ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverb ogy of organisms, particularly coral reefs. Strong internal waves occurs around July. Ka‘aona • Place Names of Hanauma generated off the coast of Makapu‘u on the southeast tip of O‘ahu Third grade students from Kamehameha Kapālama means “pleasantly rolling along” possibly referring to • HBEP Summer Events Calendar propagate westward entering Hanauma Bay. A project conducted appreciate the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea growing at Hanauma Bay • Box Jelly Schedule by UH Sea Grant support- the good weather and abun- Nature Preserve. ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea water ferns are endemic dance of food that occurs • Hanauma Looses a Friend ed graduate trainee Katie to Hawai’i and grow in areas on the leeward sides of at this time. The traditional • Hanauma: Not Just For Snorkeling NOAA Smith, under the supervi- the islands, where water collects, such as ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea kapu on ‘ōpelu (mackerel • Outreach: Malaspina Expedition In July 1789, on the orders of the Spanish Crown, sion of Dr. Mark Merrifield crater above Hanauma Bay. The students got to see scad) starts, and the kapu on • Internal Tides & Coral Distribution Spanish Naval officers Alejandro Malaspina and showed an increase in aku (skipjack) is lifted. temperature variabil- • New HPEB website launch José de Bustamante y Guerra embarked on a 5 • Interim Park Manager year oceanographic expedition around the world. ity twice daily. Sensors placed at the mouth of the Its purpose - to conduct a comprehensive study of bay on the southwest side the political and economic situation of its showed significant trans- viceroyalties accompanied with a report on the port of cool water into the flora, fauna, and local people. The route of this bay during the summer NOAA historic expedition is now being re-traced by months, whereas sensors Spanish scientists on-board the R/V Hesperides on the northeast side showed a significant amount of cool water Ka hanana lawelawe no nā ‘opio to evaluate the impact of global change on the exiting the bay during the summer. This suggests cold nutrient rich E mālama Hanauma youth stewardship event oceans and its biodiversity. The talk covered the water enters the bay on the southwest side, where live coral popu- original and concurrent Malaspina expeditions lations are larger and exits the bay on the northeast side lending Stevenson Middle School and highlighted the destinations where both voy- evidence that growth and abundance of corals in Hanauma Bay are ages coincided, with particular emphasis on the influenced by internal waves. Further measurements are needed to Students ‘fish out debris’ confirm preliminary findings. territories that today belong to the United States. the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea in its rapidly growing, lush form after the heavy rains we had in early May. When the ground It also discussed the planning of the navigational dries out, the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea goes dormant until the next route, the logistic support required by an oceano- For information on our heavy rain. graphic expedition, and a summary from the first Kamehameha Schools shares a special connection to four months of this round the world voyage. Outreach Program Hanauma Bay through their school’s founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, whose estate deeded Hanauma E ho ‘olauna i nā hanalima paka hbaynews@hawaii.edu Bay Nature Preserve to the City and County of Honolulu with the directive to maintain these lands for preser- Meet the park staff www.facebook.com/HanaumaBayOutreach vation and recreation. When Kamehameha students www.twitter.com/HanaumaOutreach participate in the Hanauma Bay Education Program Tara Hirohata they perpetuate their connection to this special place as City and County of Honoulu hbep.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/community-outreach they learn about its native plant life, marine life, history, Department of Parks and Recreation geology and geography. One hundred and thirty-five Stevenson Middle School Hanauma Bay Interim Park Manager students visited the nature preserve to learn about the Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma is a publication of the Hanauma Bay Education Program Contact us at: wonders it holds. While on site they participated in edu- • Temporaily assigned to fulfil park management (HBEP) based at Hanauma Bay Nature New HBEP Website Launched Preserve in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. HBEP Hanauma Bay cational orientations dealing with marine life identification, responsibilities at the Nature Preserve fol- is a non-profit organization whose geology and marine debris stewardship opportunities. lowing the recent retirement of long time park mission is to enhance appreciation Education Program hanaumabayeducation.org and promoted understanding and Their efforts to help decrease the amount of marine debris manager Alan Hong. stewardship of Hawaii’s marine UH Sea Grant • Comes to Hanauma Bay from Kap‘iolani Re- environment through public education. 100 Hanauma Bay Road in the coastal environment will help keep our oceans clean HBEP is administered by the University The Hanauma Bay gional Park. of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program Honolulu, HI 96825 for future generations to come. To learn more about how • Has responsibilities at Kapi‘olani Regional and is supported by the City and Education Program’s you can book your group’s visit, contact the Hanauma Bay Park and Hanauma Bay. County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. University (808) 397-5840 phone new website launched Education Program (HBEP). • Everyone is encouraged to give her a warm of Hawaii Sea Grant Publication # on June 30, 2011. welcome. [email protected] Please take some time *A special mahalo goes out to fellow HBEP volunteers for Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma to visit our website. assisting with this group: Barbara Mayer, Lon Briggs, Les- 4 Summer 2011 lie Briggs, Richard Yoshida VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Summer 2011 Summer 2011

Ka hanana hui manawale‘a How can I help? Hanauma loses a friend Ka‘alemanaka hanana Outreach event calendar Volunteer program event Snorkeler’s Guide to the Fishes of Hanauma It is with great sadness that we 2011 Annual volunteer Bay is a 65 page waterproof guidebook by John report the passing of past Educa- Lecture Series: Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm Randall, published by the University of Hawai‘i tion Program lead Peter Rappa. July - Oceans Alive celebration event Sea Grant College Program. It is filled with full Peter’s dedication to the bay was color photographs, names, and descriptions of tireless and will not be forgot- 7: Under the Sea - A film produced by Imax the fishes most commonly viewed at Hanauma ten. Many may remember Peter 14: “Coral Reef and Climate Change” by Dr. Denise Yost, Bay. When purchased at the Hanauma Bay Gift through their long term affiliation Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Hawaii: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Shop, a portion of the proceeds are donated to with the education program or the Hanauma Bay Education Program and its from Friends of Hanauma Bay 21: An Underwater Photographers Journey by Larry Win- nik, HBEP Volunteer volunteers. So buy one today! Beach Clean-ups. Here is a picture of Peter at his best sur- 28: Reef Sounds by Dr. Tim Tricas, UHM Zoology Profes- sor Ka i‘a no keia kau Ka hanana hui manawale‘a rounded by Daisy Scouts. Featured critter of Volunteer program event August – Ocean Culture the season Nā wahi pana o Hanauma 4: “Re-establishing a Relationship with Our Seas” by Advanced Place names of Hanauma Pelika Bertelmann, M.A. Graduate, University of Hawai`i, ‘Ōpelu volunteer snorkel Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies Mackerel Scad ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea 11: “Ho‘olaupa‘i Hawaiian Newspaper Resources Project” On Thursday, April 21st, Park by Kawena Komeiji, and Jon Yasuda, Graduate Students, University of Hawai‘i, Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawai- This year’s HBEP Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was held Manager Alan Hong led an A crater west of Hanauma Bay. Advanced Volunteer Snorkel ian Studies on April 30th at Kapi’olani Community College’s Ka ‘Ikena ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea being a creation of the that went through the Back- 18: TBA Dining Room. Volunteers new and old, along with distin- volcano goddess, is family to Pele. guished guests from UH Sea Grant and the City & County of door Channel, alongside the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea and Kauanono‘ula are 25: TBA Honolulu, were invited to attend. UH Sea Grant Director, Dr. Toilet Bowl Ledge, across Gordon Grau, was delighted to share that HBEP volunteers the mouth of the bay, out to ancient chiefesses that were kind to September – Exploring Fisheries Science the people of Makapu‘u. Hawaiians contribute the largest percentage of volunteer hours to the Pai‘olu‘olu Point, and back 1: “‘Ō‘io Tagging: Learning from a Catch and Release UH Sea Grant effort. Newly appointed Parks & Recreation named the winds and rains in each area Angler-based Program” Kimberlee Harding, Assistant Director, Gary Cabato, also expressed his gratitude, while ‘Ōpelu and aku (skipjack) are around the islands. ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea is Fisheries Extension Agent, UH Sea Grant considered sacred fish. Schools Park Manager Alan Hong said farewell before retiring on the name of the wind of Hanauma. The 8: “Has the Top of the Pelagic Ecosystem Changed?” June 1st. Everyone enjoyed celebrating the hard work and of these fish calmed the story ‘ihi‘ihilauākea fern is endemic to Hawai‘i Phoebe Woodworth, Research Oceanographer, NOAA, Ecosystems and Oceanography Division dedication of the many volunteers whose tireless efforts waters during Pā‘ao’s voyage and naturally occurs in the Koko Head are greatly appreciated. The HBEP staff tried to give a little to Hawai‘i from Kahiki. Pā‘ao area. The ‘ihi‘ihilauākea fern occurred 15: TBA “something” back, through generous donations from local was a kahuna, who is said to in dryland forests in low elevations, but businesses and special individuals of the Hanauma Bay 22: TBA have brought the first ali‘i from today is known to exist in only five areas ‘ohana. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and we look Kahiki, the legendary homeland 29: “Examining the Trophic Connectivity of Hawaiian forward to you spending another year with our team! of Hawai‘i. Pelagic Predatory Fish and their Prey and the Implications of the Hawaiian people, and he in through the Cable Chan- on Fisheries Management” by Anela Choy, M.S. Graduate, honored the two fish by mak- University of Hawai`i, Oceanography Department A list of our sponsors: nel. Along the way, the group Hanauma: Not just for snorkeling Friends of Hanauma Bay, ing them kapu. ‘Ōpelu is kapu saw a small school of big fin All events will be held in the Hanauma Bay Honolulu Zoo Society, half the year [Ka‘aona (July) to squid, various reef fish and Education Center unless otherwise noted. Pacific Beach Hotel, Kā‘elo (February)], and aku is seven green sea turtles. The Bishop Museum, Halekulani, Mutual Publishing, Aston kapu the other half of the year. highlight of the excursion Waikiki Sunset, Kona Brew- was when the group heard the songs of humpback Ka Pololia ing Co., Roberts Hawaii, Otto ‘Ōlelo no‘eau Cake, Cheesecake Factory, whales when diving down Box Jellyfish Neiman Marcus-Mariposa, Hawaiian proverb near the Point. Go Bananas Watersports, Manuheali’i, Hard Rock Café, ‘Ōpelu ha‘alili i ke kai. Box jellies are usually seen 8-10 Morning Brew, Dukes Ca- For information on our days after the full moon. noe Club, Waikiki Aquarium, Morimoto Restaurant, Surf Translation: Volunteer Program Potential dates for box jellies at N Sea, Kokua Hawaii Foun- ‘Ōpelu that make the sea (808) 394-1374 Hanauma Bay: dation, Hawaiian Airlines, ripple. On Wednesday April 13, 2011, One of the resident turtles had a large Hee Hing Restaurant, Adele [email protected] July 23-25 Barnes, Brooke & Elizabeth fishhook embedded in its neck and another fishhook in its flipper. The August 12-14 Cleveland. Mana’o: www.facebook.com/ NOAA PIFSC Protected Species Division staff was able to remove the Quilt made by HBEP staff member Said of active, quick HanaumaBayVolunteers hook from the turtle and release it back to its rightful home, Hanauma September 10-12 NOAA Brooke Cleveland won by WIlly Ching movingpeople. Bay. A special thanks to everyone involved! Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma 2 Summer 2011 Summer 2011 3 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Summer 2011 Summer 2011

Ka hanana hui manawale‘a How can I help? Hanauma loses a friend Ka‘alemanaka hanana Outreach event calendar Volunteer program event Snorkeler’s Guide to the Fishes of Hanauma It is with great sadness that we 2011 Annual volunteer Bay is a 65 page waterproof guidebook by John report the passing of past Educa- Lecture Series: Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm Randall, published by the University of Hawai‘i tion Program lead Peter Rappa. July - Oceans Alive celebration event Sea Grant College Program. It is filled with full Peter’s dedication to the bay was color photographs, names, and descriptions of tireless and will not be forgot- 7: Under the Sea - A film produced by Imax the fishes most commonly viewed at Hanauma ten. Many may remember Peter 14: “Coral Reef and Climate Change” by Dr. Denise Yost, Bay. When purchased at the Hanauma Bay Gift through their long term affiliation Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Hawaii: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Shop, a portion of the proceeds are donated to with the education program or the Hanauma Bay Education Program and its from Friends of Hanauma Bay 21: An Underwater Photographers Journey by Larry Win- nik, HBEP Volunteer volunteers. So buy one today! Beach Clean-ups. Here is a picture of Peter at his best sur- 28: Reef Sounds by Dr. Tim Tricas, UHM Zoology Profes- sor Ka i‘a no keia kau Ka hanana hui manawale‘a rounded by Daisy Scouts. Featured critter of Volunteer program event August – Ocean Culture the season Nā wahi pana o Hanauma 4: “Re-establishing a Relationship with Our Seas” by Advanced Place names of Hanauma Pelika Bertelmann, M.A. Graduate, University of Hawai`i, ‘Ōpelu volunteer snorkel Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies Mackerel Scad ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea 11: “Ho‘olaupa‘i Hawaiian Newspaper Resources Project” On Thursday, April 21st, Park by Kawena Komeiji, and Jon Yasuda, Graduate Students, University of Hawai‘i, Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawai- This year’s HBEP Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was held Manager Alan Hong led an A crater west of Hanauma Bay. Advanced Volunteer Snorkel ian Studies on April 30th at Kapi’olani Community College’s Ka ‘Ikena ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea being a creation of the that went through the Back- 18: TBA Dining Room. Volunteers new and old, along with distin- volcano goddess, is family to Pele. guished guests from UH Sea Grant and the City & County of door Channel, alongside the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea and Kauanono‘ula are 25: TBA Honolulu, were invited to attend. UH Sea Grant Director, Dr. Toilet Bowl Ledge, across Gordon Grau, was delighted to share that HBEP volunteers the mouth of the bay, out to ancient chiefesses that were kind to September – Exploring Fisheries Science the people of Makapu‘u. Hawaiians contribute the largest percentage of volunteer hours to the Pai‘olu‘olu Point, and back 1: “‘Ō‘io Tagging: Learning from a Catch and Release UH Sea Grant effort. Newly appointed Parks & Recreation named the winds and rains in each area Angler-based Program” Kimberlee Harding, Assistant Director, Gary Cabato, also expressed his gratitude, while ‘Ōpelu and aku (skipjack) are around the islands. ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea is Fisheries Extension Agent, UH Sea Grant considered sacred fish. Schools Park Manager Alan Hong said farewell before retiring on the name of the wind of Hanauma. The 8: “Has the Top of the Pelagic Ecosystem Changed?” June 1st. Everyone enjoyed celebrating the hard work and of these fish calmed the story ‘ihi‘ihilauākea fern is endemic to Hawai‘i Phoebe Woodworth, Research Oceanographer, NOAA, Ecosystems and Oceanography Division dedication of the many volunteers whose tireless efforts waters during Pā‘ao’s voyage and naturally occurs in the Koko Head are greatly appreciated. The HBEP staff tried to give a little to Hawai‘i from Kahiki. Pā‘ao area. The ‘ihi‘ihilauākea fern occurred 15: TBA “something” back, through generous donations from local was a kahuna, who is said to in dryland forests in low elevations, but businesses and special individuals of the Hanauma Bay 22: TBA have brought the first ali‘i from today is known to exist in only five areas ‘ohana. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and we look Kahiki, the legendary homeland 29: “Examining the Trophic Connectivity of Hawaiian forward to you spending another year with our team! of Hawai‘i. Pelagic Predatory Fish and their Prey and the Implications of the Hawaiian people, and he in through the Cable Chan- on Fisheries Management” by Anela Choy, M.S. Graduate, honored the two fish by mak- University of Hawai`i, Oceanography Department A list of our sponsors: nel. Along the way, the group Hanauma: Not just for snorkeling Friends of Hanauma Bay, ing them kapu. ‘Ōpelu is kapu saw a small school of big fin All events will be held in the Hanauma Bay Honolulu Zoo Society, half the year [Ka‘aona (July) to squid, various reef fish and Education Center unless otherwise noted. Pacific Beach Hotel, Kā‘elo (February)], and aku is seven green sea turtles. The Bishop Museum, Halekulani, Mutual Publishing, Aston kapu the other half of the year. highlight of the excursion Waikiki Sunset, Kona Brew- was when the group heard the songs of humpback Ka Pololia ing Co., Roberts Hawaii, Otto ‘Ōlelo no‘eau Cake, Cheesecake Factory, whales when diving down Box Jellyfish Neiman Marcus-Mariposa, Hawaiian proverb near the Point. Go Bananas Watersports, Manuheali’i, Hard Rock Café, ‘Ōpelu ha‘alili i ke kai. Box jellies are usually seen 8-10 Morning Brew, Dukes Ca- For information on our days after the full moon. noe Club, Waikiki Aquarium, Morimoto Restaurant, Surf Translation: Volunteer Program Potential dates for box jellies at N Sea, Kokua Hawaii Foun- ‘Ōpelu that make the sea (808) 394-1374 Hanauma Bay: dation, Hawaiian Airlines, ripple. On Wednesday April 13, 2011, One of the resident turtles had a large Hee Hing Restaurant, Adele [email protected] July 23-25 Barnes, Brooke & Elizabeth fishhook embedded in its neck and another fishhook in its flipper. The August 12-14 Cleveland. Mana’o: www.facebook.com/ NOAA PIFSC Protected Species Division staff was able to remove the Quilt made by HBEP staff member Said of active, quick HanaumaBayVolunteers hook from the turtle and release it back to its rightful home, Hanauma September 10-12 NOAA Brooke Cleveland won by WIlly Ching movingpeople. Bay. A special thanks to everyone involved! Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma 2 Summer 2011 Summer 2011 3 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Hanauma Bay Education Program Quarterly Newsletter Summer/ 2011

Ka hanana hana kaiaulu Ka papahana noi‘i no Hanauma Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma Community outreach event Research at Hanauma VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 Summer 2011 Malaspina Expedition 2010 Do Internal Tides Influence Corals? Researcher: Katie Smith, Graduate Student, Ka hanana no nā hui kula UH Mānoa, Department of Oceanography Nā wa i‘a Nā mea i loko School groups event Just as waves form on the oceans surface, internal waves form in Fish calendar In this Issue the water column on the interface between the ocean’s cold dense Lupalupa nā mea maoli makamae! Ka‘aona • Volunteer Appreciation bottom water and the surface above it. Internal waves can transport • Hawaiian Fish Calendar cold nutrient rich water to coastal environments affecting the ecol- The precious natives are flourishing! The Hawaiian month Ka‘aona • ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverb ogy of organisms, particularly coral reefs. Strong internal waves occurs around July. Ka‘aona • Place Names of Hanauma generated off the coast of Makapu‘u on the southeast tip of O‘ahu Third grade students from Kamehameha Kapālama means “pleasantly rolling along” possibly referring to • HBEP Summer Events Calendar propagate westward entering Hanauma Bay. A project conducted appreciate the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea growing at Hanauma Bay • Box Jelly Schedule by UH Sea Grant support- the good weather and abun- Nature Preserve. ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea water ferns are endemic dance of food that occurs • Hanauma Looses a Friend ed graduate trainee Katie to Hawai’i and grow in areas on the leeward sides of at this time. The traditional • Hanauma: Not Just For Snorkeling NOAA Smith, under the supervi- the islands, where water collects, such as ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea kapu on ‘ōpelu (mackerel • Outreach: Malaspina Expedition In July 1789, on the orders of the Spanish Crown, sion of Dr. Mark Merrifield crater above Hanauma Bay. The students got to see scad) starts, and the kapu on • Internal Tides & Coral Distribution Spanish Naval officers Alejandro Malaspina and showed an increase in aku (skipjack) is lifted. temperature variabil- • New HPEB website launch José de Bustamante y Guerra embarked on a 5 • Interim Park Manager year oceanographic expedition around the world. ity twice daily. Sensors placed at the mouth of the Its purpose - to conduct a comprehensive study of bay on the southwest side the political and economic situation of its showed significant trans- viceroyalties accompanied with a report on the port of cool water into the flora, fauna, and local people. The route of this bay during the summer NOAA historic expedition is now being re-traced by months, whereas sensors Spanish scientists on-board the R/V Hesperides on the northeast side showed a significant amount of cool water Ka hanana lawelawe no nā ‘opio to evaluate the impact of global change on the exiting the bay during the summer. This suggests cold nutrient rich E mālama Hanauma youth stewardship event oceans and its biodiversity. The talk covered the water enters the bay on the southwest side, where live coral popu- original and concurrent Malaspina expeditions lations are larger and exits the bay on the northeast side lending Stevenson Middle School and highlighted the destinations where both voy- evidence that growth and abundance of corals in Hanauma Bay are ages coincided, with particular emphasis on the influenced by internal waves. Further measurements are needed to Students ‘fish out debris’ confirm preliminary findings. territories that today belong to the United States. the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea in its rapidly growing, lush form after the heavy rains we had in early May. When the ground It also discussed the planning of the navigational dries out, the ‘Ihi‘ihilauākea goes dormant until the next route, the logistic support required by an oceano- For information on our heavy rain. graphic expedition, and a summary from the first Kamehameha Schools shares a special connection to four months of this round the world voyage. Outreach Program Hanauma Bay through their school’s founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, whose estate deeded Hanauma E ho ‘olauna i nā hanalima paka [email protected] Bay Nature Preserve to the City and County of Honolulu with the directive to maintain these lands for preser- Meet the park staff www.facebook.com/HanaumaBayOutreach vation and recreation. When Kamehameha students www.twitter.com/HanaumaOutreach participate in the Hanauma Bay Education Program Tara Hirohata they perpetuate their connection to this special place as City and County of Honoulu hbep.seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/community-outreach they learn about its native plant life, marine life, history, Department of Parks and Recreation geology and geography. One hundred and thirty-five Stevenson Middle School Hanauma Bay Interim Park Manager students visited the nature preserve to learn about the Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma is a publication of the Hanauma Bay Education Program Contact us at: wonders it holds. While on site they participated in edu- • Temporaily assigned to fulfil park management (HBEP) based at Hanauma Bay Nature New HBEP Website Launched Preserve in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. HBEP Hanauma Bay cational orientations dealing with marine life identification, responsibilities at the Nature Preserve fol- is a non-profit organization whose geology and marine debris stewardship opportunities. lowing the recent retirement of long time park mission is to enhance appreciation Education Program hanaumabayeducation.org and promoted understanding and Their efforts to help decrease the amount of marine debris manager Alan Hong. stewardship of Hawaii’s marine UH Sea Grant • Comes to Hanauma Bay from Kap‘iolani Re- environment through public education. 100 Hanauma Bay Road in the coastal environment will help keep our oceans clean HBEP is administered by the University The Hanauma Bay gional Park. of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program Honolulu, HI 96825 for future generations to come. To learn more about how • Has responsibilities at Kapi‘olani Regional and is supported by the City and Education Program’s you can book your group’s visit, contact the Hanauma Bay Park and Hanauma Bay. County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. University (808) 397-5840 phone new website launched Education Program (HBEP). • Everyone is encouraged to give her a warm of Hawaii Sea Grant Publication # on June 30, 2011. welcome. NP-11-04 [email protected] Please take some time *A special mahalo goes out to fellow HBEP volunteers for Ha‘ilono ‘o Hanauma to visit our website. assisting with this group: Barbara Mayer, Lon Briggs, Les- 4 Summer 2011 lie Briggs, Richard Yoshida