Education

The Friends of Hanauma Bay supports the University of Hawaii's Hanauma Bay Education Program. Education Program volunteers who give tours of the Bay and staff the education desk are FOHB members.

Protection of the Environment

The Friends of Hanauma Bay has formally adopted the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve under the City's Adopt a Park program, taking responsibility for quarterly cleanups and other enhancements.

Interested in Creating more Marine Life Conservation Districts (MLCD)

Additional MLCD's will allow visitors and residents on all islands to have additional inviting places to observe Hawaii's unique marine life.

Having a Good Time!

The Friends of Hanauma Bay organizes social events, special outings, and after-hours activities at the Bay for members.

The purpose of this nonprofit organization is:

To develop, maintain, and protect the natural qualities of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. The membership has agreed to:

Conserve the fragile natural resources of this unique marine preserve;

Educate the public on the proper use and enjoyment of this unique site;

Provide formal and informal docent services;

Assist government agencies in the development and management of Hanauma Bay;

Promote an atmosphere of enjoyment for local residents and visitors; and

Promote and foster the development of other marine preserves providing a similar experience as Hanauma Bay for residents and visitors.

(From the Articles of Incorporation of the Friends of Hanauma Bay)