Why is it important to teach Hawaii schoolchildren about the ocean?
Today’s schoolchildren will become tomorrow’s voters, leaders and decision makers. We believe it is critical to instill an appreciation of the ocean environment and a desire to help conserve our ocean resources. In addition, learning about the ocean can inspire greater interest in science among local schoolchildren and teenagers. For more than two decades Pacific Whale Foundation has offered marine science programs to the community, recently serving about 10,000 children each year. Pacific Whale Foundation’s educational programs leaped forward recently when we opened our new Discovery Center overlooking Ma’alaea Harbor. With two discovery labs equipped with an array of scientific equipment, plus state-of-the-art computerized audio-video equipment, our staff has more tools than ever to make science relevant, interesting and fun. Our Discovery Center offers an expanded array of learning opportunities for Maui’s school classes, including school field trips (eco-friendly tidepool explorati
