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We are dedicated to cleaning up our oceans! Our main focus is in South Kona area! Our mission is to clean rubbish & invasive species eradication!

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This past Thursday, Ocean Janitors attended the Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s Center for Marine Debris Research Hawaiʻi–Taiwan Marine Debris Partnership Forum.

There, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Dr. Brenda Jensen, Dean of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences at Hawaiʻi Pacific University, and by Dr. Shiau-Yun Lu, Director-General of the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council, and head of the Taiwan delegation.

At the forum we learned about the many initiatives—from marine debris removal to marine debris research—that have been taking place all over the state of Hawaiʻi, from Papahānaumokuākea to Hawaiʻi Island. We also learned about the various projects and programs going on in Taiwan with the Ocean Conservation Administration.

It was also “eye-opening” to hear the many presentations about marine debris, from their origins to composites to even new innovative ways to reuse them in roads and in making plastic lumber.

We at Ocean Janitors would like to congratulate the HPU Center for Marine Debris Research and the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council, on reaching this monumental achievement and solidifying both a partnership and relations between Hawaiʻi and Taiwan.

From Island nation to another, Aloha!

#marinedebris #marinedebrisawareness #marinedebriscleanup #hawaiipacificuniversity #oceanjanitors

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With former superintendent of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Athline Clark and @jacksdivinglocker @terimermaid Supporting continued protection from commercial fishing. Take the pledge, sign the petition in linktree and @sharkstewards and maintain protection of this significant cultural and natural marine area in the Hawaiian Island chain. @malamaphm

#MPA #HawaiiReefs, #MalamaKai, #SaveOurReefs, #HawaiianMonkSeal #honu #MarineConservation #Papahanaumokuakea #MalamaPono #AlohaAina #mano #fishing

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Magical mantas during coral spawn. These endangered rays receive sometimes a little too much love in Kona, but they are well protected and an economic benefit. There is a long term research project here @mantapacific @manta_man looking at individuals, movements and impacts.

We can do a better job protecting their habitat but in SE Asia where we have worked they would be killed for their gill rakers to supply traditional Chinese medicine. They are more valuable alive than dead.

There are responsible operators who help steward and promote conservation @seaquesthawaii
Great to dive beneath the crowd with my buddy @erik.j.winkler

#kona #mantarays #diving @hawaii #ecotourism @marineprotection #keuhoa

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We rely on the wisdom of our Kahuna and have the responsibility to follow their path.
Meet Aunty Cindi Punihaole and learn about her 30 + years of protection, education and restoration of Kona Reefs and #ReefTeach @kahaluubay
watch the films at our 5th annual Kona Ocean Day today at 3pm @konaelks

#kuleana #kokua #aloha #restoration #coral #health #sharks
#kona #films #education #marineprotection #fish #surfing

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Learn about marine mammals of Hawaiʻi with our friends at Hawai'is Ke Kai Ola @TheMarineMammalCenter at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Film Day in Kailua Kona July 11. The population of 'īlio holo i ka uaua,- Hawaiian Monk Seals- is estimated to only be around 1,600 seals—nearly 1,200 seals in the threatened Papahānaumokuākea, with 400 seals in the main Hawaiian Islands.

#protect #respect #Papahānaumokuākea #hawaii #coral #reef #education #malama #marinemammals #endangered #monkseal

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The brothers @oceanjanitors grooming the coral of lead and monofilament - meet the crew at kona ocean day July 11 with education, film and sharing knowledge. #protectingthepapahanaumakuakea #coral #dive #kona #hawaii #hawaii #ocean #plastic #fishing #restoration Two men post scuba giving a shakkah salute

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Join us for our 5th annual Kona Ocean Day! Film Screening “Keeper of the Bay”
To Benefit Kahaluʻu Reef Teach
Coral Reef Education and Conservation

Kids Free- $10 donation at door.

Supporting Coral restoration and protection of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary

Saturday July 11th, 2026
Hualalai Theater- Kona Elks Lodge
3:00- 6:30 pm

With non profit partners and short ocean films, talk story with Kona kapuna to follow with prizes and opportunity auction
Food and drink available.

#kona #hawaii #sharks #films #documentary #films #education #conservation #coral #diving #surfing #kahaluu #hawaii #tigershark #keeperofthebay #seaturtles

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20 Years in this business!!!

20 Years in doing what I love, from saving fish to cleaning reefs. A day spent on the water “puttin in the work” I owe it all to my crew, my ohana, and my moana

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Crazy tuna attacking an Akule bait ball! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 #Hawaii #fish #scubadiving #ocean

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Check out the shirts we printed for @oceanjanitors. Please check out their page and support this amazing group of people cleaning up our Ocean ❤️

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What a year it has been! 2025 may not have been my favorite but it was memorable. From sorrow to joyful occasions, from stressed to blessed ones. Life made up for it in the end. I pray and hope that your 2025 ended on a happy note! Till then cya next year!

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