Education • Discovery • Stewardship
CONSERVATION in action.
From the storm drain to the reef, the Aquarium leads programs that connect everyday choices to ocean health.
Awareness
That goldfish? Don't release it.
Released aquarium fish, snails and plants are one of the top threats to Hawaiian streams and reefs. We'll help you rehome instead — judgment-free, no questions asked.
- Top threatInvasive species
- RehomingFree, confidential
Live data
Is the water safe today?
Real-time bacteria and brown-water advisories from the Hawaiʻi DOH Clean Water Branch — pulled live so you can check before you swim, surf or paddle.
- SourceDOH Clean Water Branch
- UpdatesLive, statewide
Active programs
Rain gardens, coral nurseries, rescue.
Our scientists run hands-on programs across Oʻahu — from filtering storm water before it reaches the reef, to growing endangered corals, to rescuing stranded marine life.
All projects
Together
It takes a network.
We work alongside NOAA, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the University of Hawaiʻi and dozens of community groups. The reef doesn't recognize logos.
Meet our partners
Operations
Practicing what we exhibit.
Solar covers a chunk of our power. LEDs replaced halogens. We composted ~3 tons last year. There's still a long way to go — see what we're tracking next.
- SolarRoof-mounted array
- Composted~3 tons / year
Your turn
Five small things, real impact.
Reef-safe sunscreen, reusable bottles, picking up just three pieces of plastic per beach trip — none of it sounds heroic. All of it adds up faster than you'd think.
- Easy wins5 daily habits
- Native plantsYard-friendly list