Waimea Bay

On the North Shore of Oahu is famous Waimea Bay, home of some of the biggest waves around.

Waimea Bay Waimea Bay

Molokai

The north shore of the island of Molokai.

Molokai Molokai

Honu (green sea turtle)

Green sea turtles, called "honu" in Hawaiian, are found throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Honu (green sea turtle) Honu (green sea turtle)

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay is a popular snorkeling spot on the east side of Oahu.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
 
Kokua

"Kokua" is the Hawaiian word that literally means "help". Project Niu aims to shows its kokua and respect for the environment, particularly the watershed, through education. This page will contain a number of links to websites and organizations with similar missions to help you learn more about how you can help protect Hawaii's beautiful natural environment.

Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps
Exciting internships and conservation activities to protect and restore Hawaii's unique environment and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.
International Year of the Reef
The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability, and to motivate people to take action to protect them. All individuals, corpora
Kokua Hawaii Foundation
A non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaii. Our mission is to provide students with exciting and interactive encounters that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
Adopt Your Watershed
Environmental Protection Agency's site to protect and restore a watershed of your choosing.
World Water Monitoring Day
Adopted by WEF in July 2006, World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. Held annually between September 18 and October 18, the pr
Word Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency