Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

We’re Back! The Marine Debris Team Returns

Our team collected more than 160,000 pounds of marine debris in just 41 days.

November 16, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Imua! Going Forward Island by Island to Clean Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team travels to the shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands aboard the vessel Imua.

October 30, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Leaving on a Jet Plane: Marine Debris Removal at Midway Atoll Comes to an End

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Our team of five cleans up more than 25,000 pounds of debris in 10 days on Midway Atoll.

October 29, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Midway Furious Five Rid the Land and Sea of Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team divides and five team members continue their mission removing marine debris on Midway Atoll.

October 26, 2018 - Research ,

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Midway Marine Debris: Finding our Land Legs

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team dodges a hurricane at Pearl and Hermes Atoll and arrives at Midway Atoll to continue their mission on land.

October 23, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Mission Possible: Stormy Seas and Marine Debris

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The team completes operations at Pearl and Hermes Atoll and departs before a major hurricane arrives.

October 22, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Wrapping Up Marine Debris Operations at Pearl and Hermes Atoll

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team cleans up 52,000 pounds of derelict fishing nets from miles of reef.

October 19, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Cleaning Up Marine Debris at Pearl and Hermes Atoll: It’s Not Always Sunny in Paradise

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

Under stormy skies, the marine debris team swims the maze of reefs at Pearl and Hermes Atoll to find and remove derelict fishing nets.

October 09, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Marine Debris Training Continued: Surf Zone Rescues, Net Monsters, and Flipping Boats

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team practices ocean safety drills and towboarding underwater.

October 01, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Training, Training, Training for the Marine Debris Mission

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018

The marine debris team learns small boat operations, navigation, and free-diving techniques.

September 24, 2018 - Science Blog ,

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Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Debris Mission 2018 Results