E MĀLAMA HANAUMA

School & Education Groups

Founded in 1990, the Hanauma Bay Education Program (HBEP) is a non-profi t, PROTECT & PRESERVE volunteer-based organization whose mission is to enhance appreciation and promote understanding For the health & safety of all creatures of the Bay, the following are PROHIBITED in the park: and stewardship of Hanauma Bay and 's marine environment through public education. -Taking or altering of any coral, sand, shell or rock www.hanaumabayeducation.org -Taking or injuring of marine life -Walking, standing, or sitting on the reef -Feeding the fi sh or birds

One out of every four species of fi sh in the Bay is Please Contact Us endemic—native and unique to Hawai‘i! This makes Hanauma Bay Hanauma a very special place. For more information regarding our education programs, or to schedule and educational permit The Bay is home to many marine animals including and orientation for your group, contact us at : Education Program the threatened , or honu. Honu are protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act, as Hanauma Bay Education Program well as state laws. It is illegal to harass, chase, touch UH Sea Grant College Program or feed honu. Enjoy viewing honu at a distance. 100 Hanauma Bay Road , HI 96825 Email: [email protected] Phone: (808) 397-5840 Fax: (808) 395-0468

The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a marine conservation area located in southeast . Its living reef offers a The Hanauma Bay Education Program is conducted by the wonderful opportunity to learn and educate! University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, with generous funding from the City and County of Honolulu Department www.hanaumabayeducation.org of Parks and Recreation. Education Group Visits: Hanauma Bay is unlike other beach parks in Hawai‘i. Hanauma is a Nature Preserve and Marine Life Conservation District. To ensure protection of this special place, a City Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve ordinance requires all groups (community, church, sports, school etc.) wishing to enter the park to obtain a permit.* Obtaining a permit: Permits allow a two hour visitation at the Bay, Contact Hanauma Bay Education Program: including a required 30-45 minute orientation. Phone: (808) 397-5840 Fax: (808) 395-0468 E-mail: [email protected] A limited number of permits are available each day. Education permits are only issued to non- commercial groups.*

Be prepared to provide: Name of group & contact person Phone, fax, e-mail, and mailing address Park hours: Number of individuals in group October to March 6:00 am - 6:00 pm* (maximum of 45 individuals per permit) 2nd Saturday of each month: 6:00am-10:00pm Age or grade level of group (if school group) April to September 6:00 am - 7:00 pm* (4th grade levels & older) 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month: 6:00am-10:00pm Educational orientation provided: Date of requested visit *Closed all day Tuesdays Time of requested visit (9:00 am, 11:00 am, All visitors to the Nature Preserve are required 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm) Fees: to view a 9-minute educational video before $7.50 entrance fee for all non-residents, 13 years accessing the beach. Your group will enjoy a Permits are issued from the Preserve and older (admission waived for Hawaii residents private showing as part of your orientation. Offi ce. The Education Program will forward with proper ID). Cash and credit cards only. Educational visits can be tailored to the learning your permit request to the Preserve Offi ce and a permit application is prepared and faxed to Personal vehicles (cars, vans) may park in the goals of the class, including standards-based public parking lot for $1.00 charge programs. you. Sign and fax the application back to the Preserve Offi ce. Buses may drop-off and pick-up groups with per- Examples of topics that can be addressed in If approved, the permit is signed by the mits in the bus-loading zone only. Buses may not your orientation: Preserve Manager and faxed back to you. park at the Bay. Reef ecology Please bring this signed copy of the approved Geology permit when you visit. For more information, call the Hanauma Bay Cultural history Nature Preserve recorded information line at *Note: Commercial groups and activities are regulated (808) 396-4229 or visit their website: Conservation by the City. Please contact the Hanauma Bay Preserve www.hanaumabayhawaii.org Marine life identifi cation Offi ce at (808) 396-4229 for more information about Marine protected areas obtaining a commercial permit.