Public education and outreach are one of
the principal purposes of the Malama Kai Foundation. An educated
public is necessary
to sustain our coastal and marine resources in perpetuity.
People need to understand the ecology and biology of these
resources, the negative impacts humans can have on these
resources, and what we can do to protect these valuable
resources. The Malama Kai Foundation has supports public
education and outreach in many programs, including
Co-sponsoring Reeftalk ~ a monthly public lecture series
ongoing since 1990 (in cooperation with University of Hawaii
Sea Grant);
Producing
educational videos in partnership with the U.S.
Coast Guard, UH Sea Grant, The Ocean Conservancy, and
the Pikake Fund;
Organizing
and administering training programs for local business
and community ocean users on responsible wildlife viewing
of
marine mammals and turtles;
Community
organizing to improve management of coastal watersheds; and
Curriculum development and programs for kids.
The Malama Kai Foundation, in cooperation with the University of Hawaii Sea Grant
Extension Service (SGES), sponsors a free monthly lecture series on marine
and coastal topics. The MKF provides funds to bring Hawaii experts to speak
to the West Hawaii community on a variety of topics. This lecture series, offered
for more than a decade, is supported by individual donations.
For a schedule of upcoming talks, click here.
Videos are available.
Please email inquiries
about getting copies.
VIDEO - Malama
Ana I Ke Kai - Protecting the Sea:
In 1995, the Malama Kai Foundation co-sponsored, in partnership
with NOAA, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service and Sea
Life Park, a video
and companion teacher’s curriculum guide about marine debris, its sources
and how people can reduce their contributions to ocean pollution. This entertaining
video, with guest appearances by Frank DeLima and featuring the music of the
Hawaiian Style Band, has children as its targeted audience.
VIDEO - Hawaii
Island...On Loan From Our Children:
Using a grant received by the Pikake Fund of the Hawaii Community
Foundation in 1994, the Malama Kai Foundation developed and
produced an educational video
about the sustainable development of Hawaii Island’s coastal resources.
This video was distributed free-of-charge to all schools and public libraries
on the Big Island. Cost to purchase a copy is $15, plus $5 shipping and handling.
Kahalu'u Bay in Kailua-Kona is a world class snorkeling area.
Residents and visitors alike flock by the thousands to this
tiny bay to view the corals and fish. As
a result of overuse in the shallow swimming area, the coral
garden is being degraded
by trampling. Malama Kai Foundation - in collaboration with
UH Sea Grant Extension Service, the Keauhou Beach Hotel, Kamehameha
Investment Corportion, Kona Association of Hebrew Education
and the Arts, and community donations - made signs to help
swimmers be better reef visitors. The signs educate the visitors
not to stand on corals or use the beach as an ash tray for
cigarette butts.
Co-sponsoring Reeftalk ~ a monthly public lecture series
ongoing since 1990 (in cooperation with University of Hawaii
Sea Grant);
