Cooperative Agreement NA21NOS9990029

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $449,406 to the Hawaii Wildlife Fund through a Cooperative Agreement under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023. The funding supports the Hawaii Large Debris Recovery Partnership to identify, assess, and help prevent marine debris and its impacts within coastal Hawaii. Specific products and services include removing large debris from coastal and ocean waters that can threaten navigation safety and harm marine wildlife in Hawaii. The Cooperative Agreement partners NOAA with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund, a nonprofit organization, to conduct marine debris cleanup and prevention activities in the Hawaiian islands region.