University of Hawaii Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program

What We Do

The award-winning Hanauma Bay Education Program is administered by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Approximately 365,000 annual visitors to Hanauma Bay are educated on the value of marine resources and reef etiquette. A strong team of volunteer docents make this significant education accomplishment possible. The Hanauma Bay Education Program also educates visiting schools and hosts marine and conservation related presentations for the public.

Who We Are

The University of Hawai’i Sea Grant College Program (Hawaiʻi Sea Grant) Hanauma Bay Education Program was created in order to educate the public about Hawai’i’s marine environment, thereby enhancing appreciation and promoting understanding and stewardship of Hanauma Bay. This ties into Hawaiʻi Sea Grant’s mission, which is to promote the understanding of marine and coastal resources in the state, region and nation through research, extension, education and communications efforts.

Cause Areas

Animals, Environmental Conservation, Education & Training, Community Engagement