The Division of Aquatic Resources’ Education Program is supported by the U.S. See our contacts page for mailing addresses. The education program also produces and airs 30-second conservation messages on television, which can be viewed on our Public Service Announcements page. Please contact the education specialist on your island for more information. We also participate in numerous public events, such as fairs, Earth Day celebrations, boat shows, etc. OutreachĮducation specialists are available for talks on various aquatic resource topics to community groups, fishing clubs, and other interested groups. Available resources include the books “The Keiki Angler” (link above) and “Fishing in Hawai‘i: A Student Manual” (view or download by clicking on the image at right, approx. DAR education specialists work with schools, scouts, community groups, and others, and provide instructional materials, fishing gear, and technical expertise. Topics include fishing gear and methods, fish biology and habitat, fishing safety, conservation, and fisheries management. Emphasis is on conservation and catch-and-release fishing. The Fishing Education program is designed to enhance interest in and concern for freshwater and nearshore marine environments by introducing children and adults to fishing. The tidepool identification card shown is the one that can be downloaded above. It’s a rough draft video which we’re making available until we can reshoot it with something better than a smartphone. Tidepooling at Makapu‘u explores and talks about some of the living organisms found in that area.Nick and Miki’s Semi-Incredible Fishing Adventure features the late Mike Sakamoto teaching a couple of youngsters the basics of shoreline and boat fishing.Hawaiian Waters: The Mauka-Makai Lifeline covers stream ecosystems and native stream species.Hawaiian Waters: House of the Shark provides information on shark biology, safety, and cultural significance.Sadly, some of the people appearing in these videos have since passed away. We’ve gone back into our archives and pulled out three videos from the 1990’s that we hope teachers will find useful, as their content is timeless. Teachers can obtain instructional materials, including posters and identification cards, at no cost from Division offices. DAR education specialists are available to conduct or assist with various teacher workshops, and for classroom presentations and field experiences on topics related to fisheries management and conservation.
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