Adopt a Beach
This community science campaign addresses the immediate threat of marine debris from Maui Nui Beaches and ocean while collecting vital data to support debris-mitigation measures.
Mauka to Makai
Mauka to Makai is a multifaceted and collaborative plan addressing West Maui ecosystem monitoring and restoration created in response to the August 2023 fires on Maui.
Marine Debris Monitoring Program
Maui visitors and residents commit to a one-time beach cleanup and report the types of debris collected for inclusion in our marine debris database.
Marine Animal Safety
In collaboration with key organizations, stakeholders and research partners, PWF helped establish a set of recommendations to keep both whales and watchers safe.
RETHINK Single-Use Plastics
This important campaign champions alternatives to everyday single-use plastics, which represent one of the greatest debris dangers to marine mammals.
Making Waves: Policies to Protect the Ocean
This five-part series examines major threats to whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife, what’s being done and what can be done at individual, community and global levels.
The Last Straw
Due to the pervasive threat of marine plastic debris, we encourage the public to reduce single-use plastic consumption through a variety of sustainable lifestyle tips.
advocacy efforts
We are actively engaged in advocacy work to promote public awareness, inspire action and influence legislation to advance our mission. Past successes include:
1
Captive cetacean ban
PWF was a vital contributor to the 2002 Maui County county-wide ban on the display of captive cetaceans.
2
Plastic ban bag
We provided science-based testimony in support of a plastic-bag ban in Maui County, resulting in the 2011 law prohibiting retailers from providing plastic bags to customers.
3
Superferry cessation
We played an active role in stopping operation of a high-speed, inter-island Hawaii Superferry in a critical humpback whale mating and calving area.
