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The Hanauma Bay Education Program operates out of
the Hanauma Bay Nature  Preserve.
Our education staff organizes programs at the Bay as well as off-site
at local educational, research and community institutions. Check out our
calendar for upcoming events, such
as educational lectures, natural history films and special programs. Please
contact us if you would like to bring a group
to the Bay or are interested in having a staff member visit your organization.
The main thrust of the education program is the
large force of volunteers that interact with the
general public. Our education staff conducts periodic training sessions
for new volunteers, which include information on Hanauma Bay’s geology,
marine life, conservation efforts, ocean safety, environmental regulations
and park interpretation. Our volunteers in turn help educate the public.
Another large focus of the education program is
conducting group orientations. The
City and County of Honolulu requires that all groups visiting Hanauma
Bay obtain a permit. Permits entitle groups to guaranteed parking, immediate
entrance to the Bay, a private showing of the mandatory Hanauma Bay educational
video, and a brief orientation to Hawaii’s coral reef ecosystems
or, if requested, to a topic tailored to the group’s interests. Groups
may also schedule longer programs if they do not wish to get in the water
during their visit. 
The Hanauma Bay Education Program operates
several community enrichment programs.
The Bay hosts educational lectures and natural history films on alternate
Thursday nights. Periodically, the Bay also hosts joint programs with
the Waikiki Aquarium,
including classes for the whole family. Education Program staff will also
do off-site visits for docent training, marine science education or just
to talk about the Bay. The Education Program also operates several school
programs, including group orientations, teacher training workshops,
school lectures, visits to career and science fairs, etc.
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© 2003-2004 Hanauma Bay Education Program,
University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service
100 Hanauma Bay Road ~ Honolulu, HI 96825 ~ Ph: (808) 397-5840 ~ E-mail:
hanauma@hawaii.edu
Last updated
March 17, 2008
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