his week we are celebrating International Shark Day to recognize the importance of sharks to marine ecosystems and the threats shark populations face in the global ocean.
Read MoreFarallon Sanctuary Expeditions- Exclusive Wildlife Experiences September- November
September 20, 2026 Experience and adventure in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary with shark specialists and expert naturalists. Visit the Devil’s Teeth, the feeding ground of the great white […]
Read MoreCelebrating Sharks and Protecting Reef Health in Hawai’i
Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai’i coral conservation.
A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu’u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Read MoreSafe Seas or Safe for Slaughter? The Hypocrisy of Florida’s Shark Policies
Recreational fishermen claim they are losing their catch to sharks, and rather than adapting their fishing practices, they are claiming that shark populations have “exploded.” In reality, NOAA has documented that U.S. Atlantic shark populations have been on a steep decline since the 1980s.
We cannot let the sportfishing lobby write the rules for ocean conservation. As Shark Stewards, we must demand that ocean policy be guided by peer-reviewed science, not the frustrations of anglers losing a catch.
Press Release: Kona celebrates the Ocean with film, education and community
On July 11, our Kona community is invited to celebrate the ocean with documentary films, education partners and a talk story, recognizing the beauty and importance to humans. Divers, surfers, swimmers and ocean lovers are invited to watch ocean films at the Kona Elks’ Theater as a benefit event for the Kohala Centerʻs Reef Teach program educating youth and engaging community at Kahaluʻu.
Read MoreRSVP for Kona Ocean Day
Secure your place for the July 11 Kona Ocean Day featuring a screening of Keeper of the Bay with Aunty Cindi Punihaole. Malama aina with local ocean non profits and […]
Read MoreLetter to NOAA Against Opening Fishing in the Papahānaumokuākea
I am writing to express our strenuous opposition to the recent final action taken by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) to restore commercial fishing within the Pacific Remote Islands, Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monuments. This recommendation to allow longline and purse seine fishing within 50–200 nm of these protected areas is a direct assault on some of the world’s last remaining intact marine ecosystems and must be rejected by NOAA Fisheries.
Read MoreEmergency Shark Fishing Regulations- Comment Today!
On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers.
Read MoreTrump Signs Illegal Order Opening Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to Fishing
On June 11, 2026, President Trump signed an “Executive Proclamation Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific,” opening National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments to United States flagged fishing vessels. This Executive […]
Read MoreTurning the Tide: Why the Stop Illegal Fishing Act is Crucial for Sharks and Human Rights
Every year, an invisible war is waged across the global ocean. Out of sight and far from shore, rogue fishing vessels plunder marine ecosystems, pushing vulnerable species to the brink of extinction. This is Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, a global criminal enterprise worth an estimated $23 billion annually. H.R. 6338: The Stop Illegal Fishing Act is a bold, necessary step toward real accountability on the high seas. Introduced in the 119th Congress, this bill targets the financial lifelines of ocean poachers.
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