August 27, 2021 — Hawaii Sea Grant and Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR), the largest Hawaii- based marine species response and conservation non-profit organization has announced it received a $50k funding.
The funding from NOAA Sea Grant and the NOAA Marine Debris Program is to address the devastating impacts of marine debris in the coastal environment, one of the leading causes of injury and death for sea turtles, seabirds, and Hawaiian monk seals.
“We are pleased to partner with NOAA Sea Grant to provide support for projects that will help stop trash and fishing gear at their source,” stated NOAA Marine Debris Program Director Nancy Wallace.
The funding announced Thursday is one of six new, creative projects to tackle marine debris challenges across the country awarded to Sea Grant programs in Hawai‘i, Florida, Georgia, Illinois-Indiana, Puerto Rico, and Wisconsin