Links and Programs Involved in Marine Debris Removal

• Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resources has printed brochures titled Effects of Fishing Gear on Coral Reefs and How You Can Help. This gives a brief description of the different types of derelict fishing gear you may encounter on our beaches and in the water. To order a free copy of this brochure, please contact DAR at (808)587-0100.
• Puget Sound Marine Debris Program
• Marine Conservation Alliance 's Alaska Marine Debris Program
• International Coastal Cleanup
• Canadian Marine Debris Efforts

Marine Debris Removal Partners

• NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program
• NOAA's Marine Debris Program
• US Coast Guard
• Schnitzer Steel Hawaii Corporation
• Covanta Energy
• Matson
• Young Brothers, Limited
• Castle & Cooke, Hawaii
• Keo Construction (Lanai)
• US Fish and Wildlife Service
• Hawaii Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
• Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources
• Hawaii State DBEDT
• City and County of Honolulu
• Hawaii Ocean Safety Team
• Ocean Conservancy
• Horizon Waste Services, Inc.
• Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council