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 A MONUMENTAL VICTORY: The NWHI are protected as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument!
In a ceremony held on March 2, 2007, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Monument was honored with the name Papahanaumokuakea, invoking the ancient Hawaiian creation story of Papa (Earth Mother) and Wakea (Sky Father) and the long stretch of islands to which they gave birth. These sacred Kupuna islands were designated the first-ever marine monument by a presidental proclamation issued on June 15, 2006. This declaration means the NWHI will no longer be considered for sanctuary status. As the process to implement this decision develops, the public must continue to be involved at every stage of decision-making to ensure this irreplacable public trust resource is fully protected. Sign up with our action alert network to receive updates on the process to implement the NWHI monument proclamation. |
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International Marine Protected Area Newsletter
Teachers' Voyage to NWHI
Honolulu Star-Bulletin coverage of educators' voyage to the NWHI aboard the Hi'ialakai, August 2005
Marine Sanctuary Under Consideration
Process to determine whether the NWHI will be designated as a mixed use Marine Sanctuary under the Department of Commerce.NWHI are a dynamic and fragile place
One of the last truly wild coral reef ecosystems left in the world, the NWHI hold a lot to be learned and cherished. Summer 2005 |
Refuge Act to Protect Federal Waters
A bill introduced into Congress in May 2005 would immediately and permanently protect the NWHI May 2005State Establishes Refuge in NWHI
The State of Hawai'i protects the NWHI as a refuge, establishing the strongest marine protections ever enacted, and urges the same level of protections for federal waters. May 2005Wespac Threatens the NWHI Ecosystem
The Western Pacific Fisheries Council is a fishing industry organization that enforces federal regulations in the NWHI. Summer 2006 |
KAHEA is an alliance of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) cultural practitioners, environmental activists and others concerned with protecting customary and traditional rights and our fragile environment.
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