National Endangered Species Day encourages learning about wildlife habitats and the actions necessary to protect them. The designation of a day to protect critically imperiled species from extinction is important to our ecosystems. As part of the Ocean Health Cooperative, a volunteer-based collective of nuclear engineers, marine biologists, ocean researchers, environmental lawyers, and citizens who work to protect our oceans, we are calling on Japan to desist from their plan to release radiation contaminated wastewater in the Pacific. We are joined by 10 Ocean artivists to make an international statement for the ocean, Pacific marine wildlife and ecosystems.
Read MoreJudge Lifts Hawai’i Aquarium Fish Permit Ban
A Hawaiʻi Circuit Court judge lifted an injunction prohibiting the issuance of aquarium fish permits for the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area today. However, this doesn’t mean that commercial aquarium fishing can immediately resume in West Hawaiʻi.
Read MoreRespect for Fish- Saving Hawaii Reef Fish
Join Shark Stewards with our Friends at I Defense of Animals and The Dark Hobby Film for Respect for Fish Day 2022.
Read MoreSave Hawai’i Fish and Sharks: Endangered Species Day
Join cultural advocates, conservationists and the filmmakers of The Dark Hobby in a discussion on Hawai’i reef fish, sharks, cultural connection and actions to protect them.
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Empowering coastal communities to advance MPA managementand catalyzing our community ocean stewardship The Golden Gate MPA Collaborative brings together environmental NGOs, agencies, fishermen, scientists, aquaria and vessel captains interested in […]
Read MoreURGENT! Protect Kona Reefs- Send a Letter to BLNR
There is an urgent opportunity to join us in taking action today to protect Hawai’ian reefs. Send a letter to BLNR today to ban the collection fo reef fish for aquariums.
Read MoreRESPECT FOR FISH DAY: How Documentaries Inspire Ocean Conservation
AUGUST 1, 2021 PANEL DISCUSSION for RESPECT FOR FISH DAY TITLE: How Documentaries Inspire Ocean Conservation 8AM Hawai’i, 11AM PT, 2PM ET, 8PM S. Africa REGISTER HERE Moderator: Lisa Levinson, […]
Read MoreJinYu (Metal Fish)- The Toxic Secret in Your Fish
JinYu follows two young Chinese students with the NGO Shark Stewards as they investigate mercury content in fish samples collected in San Francisco and Hong Kong Chinatowns.
Read MoreSupport the New National Marine Sanctuary in Hawaiian Seas
On November 19th, NOAA initiated the process to designate portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary. This designation would build on existing management by adding conservation benefits and enhancing […]
Read MoreSnapshot CalCoast: Collecting Data in California MPAs
As part of the California Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network, Shark Stewards is participating with the California Academy of Sciences and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in subtidal surveys of California MPAs as part of the Snapshot Cal Coast.
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