Hanauma Bay, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

We will be having our Quarterly Hanauma Bay clean-up this Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gloves and trash bags will be supplied for the trash pick-up and cool drinks for afterwards. We will also validate parking and ask that you bring your parking receipt to the clean up headquarters (look for the white pop-up tent near the entrance to the Visitor Center). We will endorse your receipt and you can collect your reimbursement as you leave the park. We ask that residents bring proof of residency so you won't be charged if you decide to head down to the beach afterwards.

Please contact Peter Rappa (Clean-up Coordinator) in advance if you plan to come with a large group so we can facilitate your sign in.

You can contact Peter by email or by calling 956-3976 to sign up or learn more.

Aloha Friends, As we shared with you last week, Harvey Shapiro, who coordinated our quarterly Hanauma Bay cleanup for many years, passed away on Friday, September 4th.

We wanted to let you all know that we will be holding our next quarterly clean up this Saturday, September 19th from 8:30 -11:00 a.m. in his honor. This clean up will be part of the annual Get the Drift and Bag It (GTDABI). GTDABI is an international effort to collect garbage from coastal areas and quantify the amount collected. As usual we will provide bags, gloves and cool drinks afterwards. We hope to see you all this Saturday.

Please contact if you have any questions. Mahalo, Peter Rappa, Fran Gabrielli, Alan Hong, and the Friends of Hanauma Bay

Dear Friends,

We just received the sad news that Harvey Shapiro, longtime Friend and coordinator of our quarterly clean-ups at the Bay for many years, has passed away suddenly last Friday evening. He is survived by two grand nephews, and nieces Sharon Jones & Alison Ellard who were kind enough to inform us of the following on the services and reception:

We are going to have a memorial service for him this Friday, September 11th, at 10 A.M. The service will be graveside at Mililani Memorial Park in the Jewish section, which is in the upper right portion of the park. Directions to the park can be found here.

Please wear aloha wear, as Harvey had an impressive collection of aloha shirts and would much prefer that to drab black. Also, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Friends of Hanauma Bay.

Here is the information for Harvey's reception. We hope you and other Friends of Hanauma Bay can attend:

Reception to follow hosted by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® at the Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee Street, Waipahu (Waipio Gentry). For directions click here.

We hope you can join us. Please forward this mail to anyone who might want to attend as well.

Mahalo.
Sharon and Alison

Articles remembering Harvey Shapiro have also been posted by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Pacific Business News.

Spread Aloha With Give Aloha.

The Friends of Hanauma Bay is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. This program honors Foodland’s founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community.

How to Help

Anytime this month, please consider making a donation to Friends of Hanauma Bay at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of each donation.

How it Works

1) At checkout simply present your Maika‘i Card, inform the cashier that you would like to make a donation to Friends of Hanauma Bay and provide our registration number: 77177.

2) Your donation will be added to the grocery purchase total and the amount you have donated will appear on your receipt.

3) These contributions are tax deductible so please save your store receipt for tax purposes.

Note that donations made without a Maika‘i Card will not be matched and individuals must use their own Maika‘i Card to make a donation. Also, Foodland will not send us your name or contact information, so please be sure to send us a note so we can thank you properly: info@friendsofhanaumabay.org. Mahalo nui for your kind consideration as we continue to develop, maintain, and protect the natural qualities of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve with your help and support.

Please note that from October to March, the Bay's hours of operation are: 6:00am to 6:00pm Closed on Tuesdays. Open until 10:00pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

On April 8, Friends’ Secretary Jennifer Barra presented certificates and cash prizes to three students and two teachers at the 52nd Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair. Jennifer reported being very impressed with the variety of research projects and knowledge of the participants. The Friends’ awarded prizes for projects on marine-related subjects.

In the Junior Research category, the award was presented to Amy McBride, a sixth grader at Kainalu Elementary School, for her project titled “Water Quality”, which compared water quality at three windward beaches. She earned a $50 prize from the Friends and a copy of John P. Hoover’s “Hanauma Bay” book. Her teacher, Kathleen Saito also earned a $50 prize and a membership to the Friends.

In the Senior Research category, the winner of the $100 prize and copies of John P. Hoover’s “Hanauma Bay” book, was the team of Terah Summers and Serena Perry, tenth graders at Baldwin High School, for their project, “Three Fish, Two Fish, One Fish, No Fish” which compared protected and non-protected marine environments on Maui. Their teacher, Barbara Huntly also earned a $50 prize and a membership to the Friends.

The Friends have supported the Science Fair with awards for a number of years and look forward to next year’s event!

Announcing Ocean Awareness Training for O‘ahu – March 2009

View the color brochure - Marine conservation organizations are joining together to offer a special Ocean Awareness training in Waikiki during the month of March. The training promotes responsible use and stewardship of Oahu’s marine and coastal resources.

Participants also learn about current ocean conservation efforts and how to get involved. Those who complete all the training sessions and one field day component receive a C.O.R.A.L Card (Care of our Ocean, Reefs and Animal Life) that demonstrates their ocean knowledge.

The program is recommended for those employed or volunteering in the fields of marine education or recreation, and those who just want to learn more about Hawaii’s ocean environment. Instructors include university scientists, government agency staff, environmental educators, and conservation practitioners. A registration fee of $20 includes all program materials, refreshments, and parking at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. A flyer with more information is attached. To register, please contact oceantraining@gmail.com or 397-2651 ext. 249.

Public Information Meetings Scheduled on Possible Changes to Hawaii's Fishing Regulations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to participate in informational meetings to discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish species. Click here for more information.

Aloha Tia: A Beloved Friend of the Bay

Hanauma Bay lost a dear friend this week with the passing of Cynthia "Tia" Bond. Tia, along with husband Robin, worked to bring about significant
changes for the betterment of the Bay's wildlife and visitors, alike. After her retirement from the City and County of Honolulu, Tia devoted even more of her time to legislative efforts at both the City and State levels concerning the Bay. Tia was immediate past President of the Friends of Hanauma Bay, and shared her talents with a multitude of other community organizations. On behalf of the Board and the membership of the Friends of Hanauma Bay, we extend our sympathies to her family and friends. Next time you visit Hanauma Bay, please take a moment to pause and remember Tia's many accomplishments on everyone's behalf.

Nice article about Tia in the Honolulu Advertiser

FREE public lecture in Hawaii Kai on Monday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Conference Room, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy. 3rd Floor, Hawaii Kai (Same Building as Roy's Restaurant) Click here for more information

The book features over 65 organizations in Hawai‘i that offer short-term volunteer opportunities with the islands’ land, ocean, and wildlife. Going beyond green, it’s a way to experience the islands that doesn’t just have less of an impact, but actually gives something back.

For more about the book, and to see a sneak preview inside, go to www.preservingparadisevolunteering.com -- the book can be purchased through the site, and at major bookstores such as Borders, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon; or directly from the publisher at www.islandheritage.com.

Marine conservation organizations are joining together to offer a special Ocean Awareness training on Oahu. Don't miss your chance to take part in this six-session course, which will provide multi-disciplinary knowledge of Hawaii's unique marine environment. Space is limited, register today! Click here for more information.

Meet local artist Bill Braden - Friends Invited to Environmental Saving Partnership Exhibition - click here for more information.

Read about the rescue and eventual release of this rare Hawksbill Turtle

Read about a Monk Seal's visit to Hanauma Bay's beach.

Click on the photo to view the video. A High Speed connection and Microsoft Windows is required.

Excellent new book, Hanauma Bay: Hawaii's Coastal Treasure by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi, now available.

In her introduction, the author emphasizes that "Education is the primary goal of a trip to Hanauma Bay...[the book] provides a captivating introduction to one of O'ahu's top scenic attractions. You'll learn how the bay was formed, what significance it held in ancient times and why it's so important to care for its resources.

The book also spotlights the marine life, birds and plants you'll likely see at the preserve; the major exhibits and programs of its Marine Education Center, and several little-known facts about the area." Most photos were by Veronica Carmona and HBEP volunteer Larry Winnick (in book-signing photo with the author). The author graciously offers a portion of proceeds to the Friends of Hanauma Bay. The $12.95 hardbound book is available at the Bay gift shop and book stores elsewhere.

Island Heritage is a division of The Madden Corporation. For more than 25 years, the company has produced an attractive line of island-themed products including an extensive array of gift, children’s and reference books, as well as calendars, photo albums, candy, stationery and home products. Island Heritage also generously donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book to the FOHB.

The Madden Corporation is the largest product development company in the state of Hawai‘i and employs more than 150 people with offices on the islands of O‘ahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawai‘i, as well as Los Angeles and Hong Kong. The company recently opened its first Welcome to The Islands retail location at Ward Centre in Honolulu. For more information, visit welcometotheislands.com.

Please click here for additional book signing information and schedules

Please turn on your speakers and press the right arrow button to start.

Read about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Hawaii from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) publication. This is an excellent publication to help understand the value of MPAs in Hawaii.

DLNR says, "The value of Hanauma Bay's fishery might be about $2,500 per year if it were open to fishing, but the recreational value is estimated at $35 million per year."

Click here to read this publication. (Note: This is a large file so a high speed connection is recommended)

You can also view a map of current MPAs.