Our upcoming activities for you to consider:
August 1, 2023 - Tuesday Cleanup with ODA Partner Kona Honu
- Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
- Time: 7:45am - 12:45pm
- Cost: Depends on your gear needs, please call.
- One space left! Call to RSVP: 808-324-4668
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August 6, 2023 - Sunday 10th Honokohau Harbor Cleanup
- Time: 9am - 12pm
- Type: Both scuba divers and shore support volunteers needed!
- Details:
- All volunteers bring gloves.
- Divers bring cutting tool if you have one.
- Scuba gear not provided.
- Tank rental free with rsvp -- provided by our dive company partners Jack's Diving Locker & Kona Honu Divers
- Cost: none.
- Email to RSVP: sarah@oceandefenders.org
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August 13, 2023 - Sunday Kawaihae South Harbor Cleanup
- Time: 9am - 12pm
- Details: Welcome to this unique, first-ever Kawaihae South Harbor cleanup with our dive company partner Kohala Divers! Many locals fish off the break wall in this area. This is also the busiest harbor in Kawaihae and may hold lots of larger debris as well as fishing line and weights.
- Requirements for Divers:
- Advanced Certification recommended but not required if previous dive cleanup experience.
- Divers must dive with buddy (can be assigned on location).
- Bring gloves. Also a cutting tool if you have one.
- 70-minute max dive time.
- Cost: none.
- RSVP: Visit this Kohala Divers events webpage to signup.
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October 3, 2023 - Tuesday Cleanup with ODA Partner Kona Honu
- Time: 7:45am - 12:45pm
- Cost: Depends on your gear needs, please call.
- Call to RSVP: 808-324-4668
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August 13, 2023 - Sunday
At-sea cleanup at Dragon's Teeth
August 13, 2023 - Sunday At-Sea Debris Removal with ODA Partner Island Divers Hawaii (IDH)
- Time: 2:00pm
- Type: Divers only (Rescue certified)
- Where: Ultimate destination TBD.
- Description: IDH hosts this ODA boat cleanup. The focus is cleaning up fishing line, lead fishing weights, and other debris that collects along sea walls and on corals.
- Requirements: Must bring your own tank and gloves.
- Cost: $10.00
- Contact: There are limited spots on the boat. To sign up, visit the IDH-ODA Events page.
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September 17, 2023 - Sunday At-Sea Debris Removal with ODA Partner Island Divers Hawaii (IDH)
- Time: 2:00pm
- Type: Divers only (Rescue certified)
- Where: Ultimate destination TBD.
- Description: IDH hosts this ODA boat cleanup. The focus is cleaning up fishing line, lead fishing weights, and other debris that collects along sea walls and on corals.
- Requirements: Must bring your own tank and gloves.
- Cost: $10.00
- Contact: There are limited spots on the boat. To sign up, visit the IDH-ODA Events page.
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If you're interested in volunteering, but haven't participated with us yet, please visit our Volunteer Overview page and fill out an application.
If you have any questions about these activities, please email our ODA-Hawai'i Team.
Thank you! Let's clean the oceans together!