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4 APRIL 20, 2022
Celebrate The Earth At Event In Waimānalo On April 24
Windward residents can have an opportunity to help the planet at an up- coming event this month in Waimānalo. Celebrating Earth Day 2022, Sea Life Park is partnering with 808 Cleanups to host a beach cleanup directly across from the park on April 24.
It will be followed by a honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) release into the ocean of two young turtles from the park’s Honu Con- servation and Breeding Program. Those who take part in the Sunday cleanup will be eligible
(Left, above and right) Sea Life Park is teaming up with 808 Cleanups to hold a beach cleanup directly across from the park on April 24. It will then feature a honu (Hawaiian green sea turtle) release into the sea.
PHOTOS COURTESY SEA LIFE PARK
hatchlings have been re- leased from the park’s adult population. In addition, the breeding program has further impact through the park’s education programs. Each year, honu that have been raised to a larger, more viable size for survival are released into the ocean — such as in celebrations like
the one planned to honor Earth Day. According to Sea Life Park officials, the Hawaiian green sea turtle is one of the few species of sea turtles in the world to have seen numbers rise in recent decades — in large part due to awareness and ongoing conservation efforts led by the park.
supported community ef- forts for a cleaner, safer and stronger Hawaiʻi across all the islands since 2014. Through regular week- ly events and its Adopt a Site program, volunteers have collectively removed 751,394 pounds of rubbish from the environment.
to receive 50% off park admission for the rest of the day.
powering volunteers.
Sea Life Park’s honu re-
“Sea Life Park strives
to educate our guests and extended communi-
ty about the importance
of marine conservation every day, and Earth Day is the perfect time to further spotlight these efforts and encourage people around the world to take action and make a difference,” states Sea Life Park general man- ager Valerie King. “We applaud the efforts of orga- nizations such as 808 Clean-
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lease follows next, and will be done by the park’s animal care team.
ups and the many volunteers who assist in the vital work of keeping our shorelines free from hazardous debris.”
Sea Life Park’s Honu Conservation and Breed- ing Program has assisted with the increase of honu in Hawaiian waters. More than 17,000 green sea turtle
The park’s partner in the event, 808 Cleanups, has
For more information, visit sealifeparkhawaii.com and 808cleanups.org.
From 9 to 11 a.m., the public can join in the beach cleanup hosted by 808 Cleanups, which is an en- vironmental nonprofit dedi- cated to restoring the natural beauty of Hawai‘i by em-
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