About NSOEC
We assist in providing curriculum, materials, hands-on, place-based learning opportunities, scientists, and mentors to teach children, youth, and the community to malama (care for) the ocean as the ancient Hawaiians did… which is the most important lesson we can teach.
To do this, the Coalition partners with many organizations to help protect and restore the ocean and its marine life and educate the youth, the local community and visitors about traditional Native Hawaiian values, practices and traditions to ensure the sustainability of our ocean, marine life, and Hawaiian culture.
With the right tools, we believe all children can play a role in protecting the future of our ocean, and can change the world.
Our Mission
The mission of the North Shore Ocean Education Coalition is to increase awareness and knowledge about the ocean, marine life, and ecosystems in order to protect, restore, and manage the use of ocean resources and inspire local and global conservation.
Our Inspiration
Inspired by Hui O Hau‘ula, a project that includes many Native Hawaiian community members, there is a strong connection with Hawaiian culture.
Local Hawaiian traditions remind us of the time-honored value of kuleana (responsibility) to care for this unique, fragile place and its many resources through strong conservation and protection principles. By honoring the past and in looking to the future we know we must malama ka pae ‘aina (care for the archipelago).