Hawai'i Wildlife Fund

Hawaii Wildlife Fund has roots on both Maui and the Big Island (Hawaii Island), although its work now extends statewide and into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National Monument. Founded in 1996 by two former National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) scientists, Bill Gilmartin and Hannah Bernard, the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of Hawaii's native wildlife through research and education.

Hawai'i Wildlife Fund, NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and Brookfield Properties proudly announce the opening of the 5,000 sq. With over 30 exhibits on protected native Hawaiian marine life, whaling era, conservation and cultural values.

We have an Immersion Room, stunning photography, a keiki (children) playroom, exhibits on marine debris and naturalists on staff to help you learn more about these beautiful islands that Hawaiian wildlife call home.The Discovery Center is a fantastic place for all ages to come explore, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Using knowledge and facts gained through research and observation, we work with our community and agency partners and you to push initiatives and programs that bring awareness and solutions to the problems facing our Hawaiian plants, animals, coral reefs and ecosystems.

Our goal at Hawaii Wildlife Fund is to help prevent and put a stop to the many threats our Hawaiian ecosystem and its inhabitants are facing and to work together to restoration and conserving coastal habitats as we are able.Ready to help make a difference? Join us in helping with our Hawksbill Sea Turtle Recovery, Green Sea Turtle Honu Watch, Marine Debris Removal, and Coastal Strand Protection efforts.

HWF has conducted research and monitored the nesting activities of hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) since 1996. During this time, our dedicated volunteers and researchers have protected more than 10,300 hatchlings as they scrambled to the ocean. There are fewer than 100 adult female hawksbills known to nest in all of Hawai'i (locally referred to as honu'ea or 'ea).

Turtles on the beach should be left undisturbed. When in doubt if a turtle is injured or dead, please contact MOCMarineInstitute. Take a photo and be prepared to text or email it to authorities of the Stranding Network, but be sure to stay a respectful distance from the turtle - at least 15 feet (5m).