Preserving Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument

The Coast Guard and its agency partners, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Hawai`i, recovered more than 28 tons of marine debris from Maro Reef and Midway Atoll during the 18-day effort.

"For over a decade the Coast Guard has been a valuable and committed partner to help address marine debris in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands," said `Aulani Wilhelm, NOAA Superintendent for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. "It takes many hands working together to address this global issue, and NOAA applauds and is grateful for the Coast Guard's efforts."