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Honu Hero

Honu Hero MOCMI Sea Turtle Rescue and release Program

Be a Honu Hero

Help save marine animals and ensure a healthy ocean for our future generations.

Marine debris is a significant threat facing our ocean today. Help save sea turtles and ensure a healthy ocean for our future generations.

Plastic pollution is one of the most significant threats impacting our ocean today.

10 million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans annually.
50% of all plastic produced is for single-use purposes.
Humans eat an estimated 40 pounds of plastic in their lifetime.
Less than 9% of all plastic gets recycled.
1 million marine animals are killed by plastic pollution every year.
Honu Hero MOCMI Sea Turtle Rescue and release Program

MOC Marine Institute’s Honu Hero Beach Cleanup Program allows residents and visitors to Maui to take a hands-on approach to protect our marine environments while enjoying time with their family and friends.


How it Works

1. Submit a Honu Hero kit request (72 hours advanced noticed is required). Kits include a bucket or reusable bag for debris along with a datasheet, clipboard, pencils, and gloves.
2. Pick up your Honu Hero kit. Pick up is available Tuesday through Friday.
3. Select a beach to clean and have fun!
4. Return your Honu Hero kit and completed data sheet within 72 hours of pick up.
5. Post a picture of your clean-up on instagram! Use the hashtag #HonuHero and tag @mocmarineinstitute.

With our work, we ensure the survival of coral reefs, sea turtles and marine life in general. We have found that certain garments support us in our daily work more than others and help us feel more connected to the purpose of our work. This is the reason why we entered into a Positive Impact Partnership with Waterlust.