Mitigate hazards to protected species and coral reef habitat of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument through large scale marine debris removal from the coral reefs and shorelines. Project will remove an estimated 300,000 pounds of derelict fishing gear and plastics, restoring 416 acres of coral reef habitat and 23 miles of shoreline habitat.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Hawaii Conservation Program
Project Title: Marine Debris Removal from Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (HI)
Organization:
Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc
Project ID:
0810.20.068561
Description:
Award Amount:
$538746.16
Location:
Pearl and Hermes Reef, Maro Reef, Midway Atoll, Kure Atoll, Lisianski Island, Laysan Island and French Frigate Shoals, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Hawaii