Algalita Marine Research Foundation


"Plastic soup" from the Gyre
Algalita Marine Research Foundation photo

Californians Against Waste

Carpentaria Ghost Nets Programme

Message in the Waves
Website about the documentary from the BBC Natural History Unit about how plastic marine debris is creating environmental challenges for the people and wildlife of the Hawaiian Island. Includes additional footage.



Fishing nets collected at Waimanalo Bay Rec. Area

The Coral Reef Network

The Living Reef The Nature Conservancy, Monday June 18, 2007
A new colourful and informative primer on Hawai`i's coral reefs, aimed at explaining why their protection is important.






For further information on marine debris, please go to our Education page.







Coral Photograph Credit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce and Dr. James P. McVey