Educational Resources


Cover with drawings of a green sea turtle, fish, humpback whale and albatross.

A Journey Through Papahānaumokuākea Activity Book

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Image: Ink Dwell Studio

Reef drawing with fish.

Coloring Sheets

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Image: Katherine Orr

Diver examines reef.

Exploring a Hawaiian Coral Reef with Michael Caban

Join aquarist and educator Michael Caban on a fun search for hidden marine life through a Hawaiian coral reef. This 15 minute video takes you underwater to explore a shallow coral reef ecosystem to learn about different reef organisms, coral bleaching and steps you can take to be a good reef steward.
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Image: Michael Caban and Justin Umholtz/NOAA

Fish illustrations

Fish Reproduction poster

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Image: Ellyn Tong, Hawaiʻi Audubon Society and State of Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources

Voyaging canoe sailing with island in the background.

He Waʻa He Moku He Moku He Waʻa (The Canoe is an Island and the Island is a Canoe)

This short film introduces conservation values and ways to care for our land, ocean and each other.
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Image: Naʻalehu Anthony

Map of Papahānaumokuākea.

Limu in Papahānaumokuākea poster

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Image: NOAA

Cover of Makani workbook with albatross flying.

Makani Interactive Workbook

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For printing (9.3mb pdf, 11"x17")
Illustrated by Rena Ekmanis
Image: Rena Ekmanis and NOAA

Graphic instructions of how to create a bird origami

Manu-O-Kū-Gami (arts and crafts)
Distribution of Manu-O-Kū Populations

An origami activity for the whole family. Instructions for how to fold a Manu O Kū bird are included. Bonus: this Manu O Kū will fly, if you use thin strong paper.
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Image: NOAA

View of island from a voyaging canoe

Manu-O-Kū Poster 1
Significance of Manu O Kū to Papahānaumokuākea

Characteristics of the Manu O Kū are described in this name song for Papahānaumokuākea.
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Image: Brad Kaʻaleleo Wong/OHA

Graphic map with birds flying

Manu-O-Kū Poster 2
Distribution of Manu-O-Kū Populations

The great majority of Manu O Kū breeding in the Hawaiian Archipelago are found in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, where they occur on every island group.
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Image: NOAA

Reef drawing with various ocean creatures, birds, and sky.

Papahānaumokuākea Coloring Mural with Identification Guide

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Image: Layne Luna and NOAA

Hawaiian names map of Papahānaumokuākea.

Pelaha Palapalaʻāina Inoa Wahi no Papahānaumokuākea

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Papahānaumokuākea Hawaiian Names Map

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Image: NOAA

Map of Papahānaumokuākea.

Pelaha Palapalaʻāina Laulaha no Papahānaumokuākea

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Papahānaumokuākea Map Poster

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Image: NOAA

Reef drawing with various ocean creatures, birds, beach and sky.

Pepa Haʻawina Huli a Kala i Nā Kiʻi no Papahānaumokuākea

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Papahānaumokuākea Hidden Picture

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Image: Rena Ekmanis and NOAA

Maze map of Papahānaumokuākea.

Pepa Haʻawina no Ka Huakaʻi Pākaʻawili ma Papahānaumokuākea

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Papahānaumokuākea Map Maze

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Image: Rena Ekmanis and NOAA

Safe Haven words over ocean

Safe Haven

Safe Haven was released after the creation of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument in 2006, later named the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. It introduced the new monument and the novel protections put in place, as well as the unique co-management structure for cooperative conservation. A year later, in 2007, the monument was gifted its Hawaiian name - Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
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Credit: NOAA, with footage from Jean-Michelle Cousteauʻs Ocean Futures Society/KQED, and produced by Ostrander & Chu

Drawing of albatross.

Winged Ambassadors: Ocean Literacy Through the Eyes of Albatross

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Image: NOAA

Word hunt puzzle.

Word Hunt Puzzles

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Image: Mark Heckman, Educator, Waikīkī Aquarium/ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa