Upcoming Events
Never Give Up Day
The county of Kaua’i is proclaiming August 18th “Never Give Up Day” as a celebration focused on cultivating a mindset of determination and highlights the unbelievable power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life's challenges.
Never Give Up Day provides a common platform that inspires individuals and professionals to organize virtual and physical events to take place on a local or national scale. The Mayoral proclamation signals the city's role in recognizing the importance of perseverance and encourages awareness-raising activities.
On Never Give Up Day we praise those who have won and achieved great things, and we admire those who struggle and know no despair.
It’s important for us not to give up on our endeavors even when there doesn’t seem to be any success. At KOA, we believe in bringing awareness to the programs and organizations on the island surrounding the ocean and sustainability. We choose to never give up on educating and bringing awareness to the beautiful ocean that surrounds our home.
We are dreaming up opportunities to bring more awareness to our ocean, the setting in the story of our lives here on island. Stay tuned on how we engage with this day!
Education for Youth Reef Guardians Kaua'i
Sign up for Coral Reef Kids Camp for ages 8-13 with Reef Guardians. This is a great science and art learning adventure for your Keiki with education on how to malama our reefs. You can register online here! If you are looking for scholarships and fee waivers, please email education@reefguardians.org.
July 5 Keep it Alive with Kaua'i Ocean Awareness
We love to celebrate the 4th, but we also want to take care of our island! On July 5th, conduct your own post Fireworks clean-up on our beaches and at our campsites. Please add us on Instagram (@kauaioceanawareness) and send us your photos of your cleanup booty. Add the hashtag #July5keepitalive for a shout out from Kaua’i Ocean Awareness. Mahalo!
Keala Foundation & KOA SCUBA Certification Class
Kaua’i Ocean Awareness partners with the Keala foundation to empower the Youth of Kaua’i and their Ohana, with the NAUI Open Water International Certification class, led by Captain Tara. Certification classes are running every week day of June and July from 8am to 12pm. For more information about the Keala Foundation, click here.
Net Patrol with the Surfrider Foundation
Work with Surfriders Kaua’i to patrol for nets! Every Wednesday of June from 3:30-6pm. For more info about location, sign-up, or additional or questions call (808) 635-2593.
Monthly Coastal Clean Ups with Kaua'i Ocean Awareness and Ho'omalu Ke Kai
Ho’omalu Ke Kai has a beach clean up every last Saturday of the month at a beach they’ve previously identified as needing some malama (taking care) and hoʻomalu ke kai (ocean protecting). Please visit their website for clean up details: https://www.hoomalukekai.com/events.
Net Patrol with the Surfrider Foundation
Work with Surfriders Kaua’i to patrol for nets! Every Wednesday of June from 3:30-6pm. For more info about location, sign-up, or additional or questions call (808) 635-2593. For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, click here.
Education for Youth Reef Guardians Kaua'i
Sign up for Coral Reef Kids Camp for ages 8-13 with Reef Guardians. This is a great science and art learning adventure for your Keiki with education on how to malama our reefs. You can register online here! If you are looking for scholarships and fee waivers, please email education@reefguardians.org.
Net Patrol with the Surfrider Foundation
Work with Surfriders Kaua’i to patrol for nets! Every Wednesday of June from 3:30-6pm. For more info about location, sign-up, or additional or questions call (808) 635-2593. For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, click here.
Education for Youth Reef Guardians Kaua'i
Sign up for Coral Reef Kids Camp for ages 8-13 with Reef Guardians. This is a great science and art learning adventure for your Keiki with education on how to malama our reefs. You can register online here! If you are looking for scholarships and fee waivers, please email education@reefguardians.org.
Kaua’i Sea Farm World Ocean Community Restoration Day
Join Kaua’i Fish Farm for a volunteer opportunity to help with Aquaculture on Kaua’i to understand and help support ancient fishpond sustainability. For more information on Kaua’i Sea Farm, click here.
World Ocean Day Beach Clean Up
Come join us to celebrate World Ocean Day with a beach clean up at Maha’ulepu! We will be meeting at the fort parking outside CJM stables. Cleanup will run from 9am to 11am. Marine debris sorting, weigh in, and ocean plastic art from 11am to 1pm. Snacks and refreshments will be available for volunteers. Please bring plenty of water in a reusable container, and wear reef safe sunscreen (that does not contain oxybenzone).
Kaua’i Ocean Awareness is partnered with Malama Maha’ulepu, Seasport divers, and Ho’omalu Ke Kai for this beach clean up event.
Net Patrol with the Surfrider Foundation
Work with Surfriders Kaua’i to patrol for nets! Every Wednesday of June from 3:30-6pm. For more info about location, sign-up, or additional or questions call (808) 635-2593. For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, click here.
Keala Foundation & KOA SCUBA Certification Class
Kaua’i Ocean Awareness partners with the Keala foundation to empower the Youth of Kaua’i and their Ohana, with the NAUI Open Water International Certification class, led by Captain Tara. Certification classes are running every week day of June and July from 8am to 12pm. For more information about the Keala Foundation, click here.
Marine Debris Show
Kaua’i Society of Artists displaying marine debris art at Kukui Grove Shopping Center. Show run daily from 12-6PM.
Kaua'i South Side Sweep for Earth Day
Aloha Fellow Ocean and Earth Protectors! It's 'Lā Honua' Earth Day Cleanup Time!
Marine Debris Cleanup & Arts Table (Volunteers Needed!)
Partnering with Ho’omalu Ke Kai (Protect the Ocean) for this much needed cleanup of Nukolii. After the recent winter rains, this area of Kaua’i is in dire need of our help.
- Mahalo from Kaua’i Ocean Awareness. It takes a village to turn “trash into treasure” and create a conversation piece to grow conservation and awareness of our plastic use.
Reef & Beach Clean Up
Weekly cleanups in partnership with Ho’omalu Ke Kai and Seasport Divers.
World Turtle Day Local Artist Pop Up
Local artists raising money for Mālama i nā honu. Proceeds going towards providing education materials to our keiki here on Kauai.
