HWF Marine Debris Research Supports International Pacific Eel Trap Fishery Study
HWF team members co-authored a landmark study tracing North Pacific eel trap debris to its source — and pointing toward real, multinational solutions.
Announcing our first Patrick Conant Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Duncan Anderson
In February 2026, we were excited to launched a memorial scholarship for graduate students focusing on Hawaiian wildlife in honor of the late, great Pat Conant. Pat worked tirelessly to battle invasive species and protect native wildlife, and was a friend and cherished HWF volunteer for years. Learn more about the scholarship and Pat's [...]
Meet our first 2026 Kaʻū Scholarship winner, Kuʻumanu Breithaupt
Meet one of our 2026 Kaʻū Scholarship winners, Kuʻumanu Breithaupt
HWF Internship Story: Elizabeth Allen
Check out this essay from our 2025 summer HWF intern, Elizabeth Allen. She supported several critical projects on Hawaiʻi Island, including marine debris removal in Kaʻū, coastline surveys, native seed collection, invasive species control, and anchialine pool restoration projects.
Manu Kai of the Pacific: HWF Joins the Pacific Seabird Group 2026 Annual Meeting!
Last month, our team had the exciting opportunity to join researchers, conservationists, and seabird enthusiasts from across the Pacific at the Pacific Seabird Group 2026 Annual Meeting. This year's theme — "Seabirds: Connecting Oceans, Islands, and People" — was a reminder that the health of seabirds is deeply intertwined with the status of our oceans, our islands, and our own communities.
Partner Highlight: Our Pristine Makai program partnership with the SCP Hilo Hotel!
When SCP Hilo Hotel opened its doors in June 2020, they didn't just welcome guests—they launched a groundbreaking commitment to ocean conservation. Through the Pristine Makai Partnership with Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, every overnight stay at the hotel directly supports the removal of marine debris from Hawaiʻi Island's remote beaches.
HWF attends the International Sea Turtle Society Symposium in Accra, Ghana
In honor of Sea Turtle Week, our HWF Sea Turtle Recovery Project Coordinator, Alex Aguilar, shares his account of his recent journey to Accra, Ghana to participate in the International Sea Turtle Society Symposium.
“Training the Trainers” on microplastic pollution at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center!
To help combat the alarming problem of microplastic pollution in our oceans, we were excited to host Dr. Sean Anderson to "train our trainers" last January at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center!
A week in Cagliari, Italy, for the 6th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems!
In September 2024, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund team member, Stacey Breining, attended the 6th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems (6ISAE) and shares the story of her experience in this magical place.
HWF Internship Story: Joshua Landkamer
Check out this internship essay from Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund summer 2024 intern, Joshua Landkamer, describing his experience working with the Hawaiʻi Island HWF team.
