Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project

https://www.pmdphawaii.org/

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to protect the sensitive wildlife and critical habitats of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands) from the threats of marine debris.

• Execution of annual large-scale marine debris removal missions to Papahānaumokuākea to remove derelict fishing nets and plastics from the reefs and shorelines

• Raising awareness of the issue of marine debris and inspiring change through education and outreach

• Engaging the greater Hawaiʻi community in the stewardship and care of Papahānaumokuākea 

• Working for creative solutions for recycling and re-utilization of the waste-stream