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59 volunteers. 700 pounds of debris. One incredible community effort! Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently teamed up with the K...
31/10/2026

59 volunteers. 700 pounds of debris. One incredible community effort!

Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently teamed up with the Keauhou Canoe Club for our very first partnered cleanup at Keauhou Bay—and WOW, did this community show up!

With nearly 30 divers and 30 paddlers and shore-support volunteers, we spent the morning tackling marine debris both above and below the surface.

And the results were incredible!

In just ONE HOUR, our volunteers recovered approximately 700 pounds of debris.

This is what happens when a community comes together to protect its ocean.

A HUGE mahalo to Stacey Wood and the Keauhou Canoe Club for organizing such an incredible event, Big Island Scuba Repair, Hawai'i Island Stream-to-Sea and to every volunteer who helped make it happen!

And believe it or not, our divers spotted even MORE debris before the cleanup ended. So you can bet we'll be back!

Dive into the full story at: https://www.oceandefenders.org/news-and-media/keauhou-canoe-club-partners-on-hawaii-island-with-ocean-defenders-alliance.html

7,000 feet of fishing line removed in ONE DAY! Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently headed out aboard Makau for a full day of o...
30/10/2026

7,000 feet of fishing line removed in ONE DAY!

Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently headed out aboard Makau for a full day of ocean cleanup missions, and our volunteers absolutely delivered!

First stop: The Hive, a remote dive site we hadn't been able to revisit in over TWO YEARS.

Within just 30 minutes underwater, our divers had completely filled their collection bags with abandoned fishing gear!

But the day didn't stop there.

Our crew also recovered floating buoys and rope offshore before heading to Mano Point to complete another underwater survey.

By the end of the mission, our incredible volunteers had removed:

🎣 Approximately 7,000 feet of fishing line
⚓ 20 pounds of lead fishing weights
🪝 More than a dozen fishing hooks
🌊 Several abandoned offshore buoys

And here's why having our own boat matters so much. 💙

With Makau, we're able to reach remote cleanup locations, revisit sites that haven't been cleaned in years, and respond to reports of dangerous marine debris.

A huge mahalo to Juan, Garth, Kerry, Meghan, and Brian for an incredibly productive day protecting Hawaiʻi's waters!

Every piece of ghost gear removed is one less threat to the marine life that calls our oceans home.

Dive into the full story: https://www.oceandefenders.org/news-and-media/the-hive-and-mano-point-successfully-cleaned-of-marine-debris-by-oda-hawaii.html

A day of ocean cleanup with some VERY special visitors! 🐬🐋Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently headed offshore aboard Makau for...
29/10/2026

A day of ocean cleanup with some VERY special visitors! 🐬🐋

Our ODA Hawaiʻi crew recently headed offshore aboard Makau for a rapid-response mission to track down floating marine debris—and the ocean had a few surprises waiting for us!

Shortly after leaving Honokohau Harbor, our volunteers were greeted by a huge pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins! And later in the day, they had an even more unexpected encounter with two Blainville’s beaked whales!

But there was plenty of work to be done, too!

Our crew recovered:

🎣 Four loose buoys
🪢 Numerous ropes
♻️ Plastic bags and bottles
⛽ A large plastic gas can
🐠 And several small marine animals that were carefully rescued and released from the debris!

The team also explored a new potential cleanup site at Mano Point, where they were happy to find the surveyed area relatively free of debris.

Days like this remind us exactly why we do what we do. 💙

From removing dangerous marine debris to protecting the incredible wildlife we encounter along the way, every mission makes a difference.

Help us keep Makau on the water and our volunteers doing what they do best: protecting our oceans!

Dive into the full story at: https://www.oceandefenders.org/news-and-media/rapid-response-team-removes-floating-debris-with-greeting-by-blainvilles-beaked-whales.html

28/10/2026

It’s what we do best 🩵

Learn more about how you can get involved at the link in our bio.

23/10/2026

Check out our latest Crew Chronicles video featuring Abigail “Abby” Klarin, one of our inspiring young Ocean Defenders! 💙

As ODA’s youngest volunteer we’ve featured in Crew Chronicles, Abby proves that you’re never too young to make a difference. Her passion for protecting our marine environment and the fulfillment she finds in cleanup work shine through in everything she does.

For Abby, every cleanup is an opportunity to give back, protect marine life, and leave the ocean better than she found it. Now that’s an Ocean Defender! 🌎

Dive in & read more about her story at:
https://www.oceandefenders.org/news-and-media/crew-chronicles-abby-klarin-california.html

Watch her full interview on Youtube at:
https://youtu.be/XskW1x-pqDQ?si=pKFulKIAni0IWkqG

🚨 REMINDER: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW! 🚨We need ALL HANDS ON DECK at Bolsa Chica Channel this Saturday, October 24th! 🌊...
23/10/2026

🚨 REMINDER: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW! 🚨

We need ALL HANDS ON DECK at Bolsa Chica Channel this Saturday, October 24th! 🌊

This is your chance to make a BIG difference in just a few hours. The more volunteers who show up, the more plastics, bottles, containers, and other debris we can remove before it has a chance to make its way into the ocean.

📅 Oct 24th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
📍 Edinger Blvd, just past Countess Drive, Huntington Beach. See red circle on map attached. Go over the bridge; there's a gate immediately after the bridge; turn right. Look for the ODA banner!

🔹 What to Wear: Closed-toed shoes, durable pants & your ODA shirt
🔹 What to Bring: Water, sunscreen & snacks
🔹 What We’ll Do: Remove plastics, paint cans, bottles, oil containers & more. All cleanup supplies are provided!

We need a BIG turnout for this one. Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us stop storm debris before it reaches the ocean. Every set of hands means more trash removed and a cleaner coastline.

Questions?
📞 714-584-8782
📧 [email protected]

Please spread the word—we’ll see you Saturday!

21/10/2026

For Abby, every cleanup is more than removing debris—it’s about knowing she’s making a real difference.

Hear from one of ODA’s youngest volunteers as she shares the sense of fulfillment she gets from giving back, protecting marine life, and leaving our ocean a little cleaner than she found it.

This is what being an Ocean Defender is all about.

Abby's full story is coming this week!

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS SATURDAY! 🚨We need ALL HANDS ON DECK at Bolsa Chica Channel this Saturday, October 24th! 🌊This ...
20/10/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

We need ALL HANDS ON DECK at Bolsa Chica Channel this Saturday, October 24th! 🌊

This is your chance to make a BIG difference in just a few hours. The more volunteers who show up, the more plastics, bottles, containers, and other debris we can remove before it has a chance to make its way into the ocean.

📅 Oct 24th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
📍 Edinger Blvd, just past Countess Drive, Huntington Beach. See red circle on map attached. Go over the bridge; there's a gate immediately after the bridge; turn right. Look for the ODA banner!

🔹 What to Wear: Closed-toed shoes, durable pants & your ODA shirt
🔹 What to Bring: Water, sunscreen & snacks
🔹 What We’ll Do: Remove plastics, paint cans, bottles, oil containers & more. All cleanup supplies are provided!

We need a BIG turnout for this one. Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us stop storm debris before it reaches the ocean. Every set of hands means more trash removed and a cleaner coastline.

Questions?
📞 714-584-8782
📧 [email protected]

Please spread the word—we’ll see you Saturday!

20/10/2026

Meet Abigail Klarin, the youngest volunteer we’ve ever interviewed! 🌊

Abby’s enthusiasm and genuine passion for protecting our marine environment shines through in everything she does. Her dedication is an inspiring reminder that you’re never too young to make a difference for our oceans.

We can’t wait to share more about Abby, her story, and her involvement with ODA. Stay tuned! 🐠

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