Know Your Flood Risk in Hawaii and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Hawaii Governor David Ige and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Director Luke Meyers
(Honolulu, HI, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific hurricane season approaching, it’s vital for residents of Hawaii to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families against flooding. Hawaii was fortunate...

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June Is World Oceans Month – New Report Finds That 71% of Americans Want the U.S. To Reduce Its Reliance on Plastic

AUDIO: Anthony Tusino, Senior Program Officer, World Wildlife Fund
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 21, 2022) – Eleven million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year. This World Oceans Month, we need to take action to ensure plastic materials do not have...

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Report Shows American’s Views on Aquaculture & Need for Stronger Consumer Protections and Regulations on Farmed Seafood in the U.S.

AUDIO: Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President for Ecosystems and Oceans, Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, August 5, 2021)  – The United States is the world’s second-largest consumer of seafood, and the demand is only growing. Now more than ever, conscientious consumers want to know where their fish...

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FEMA Urges Hawaii Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

AUDIO: John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu
(Honolulu, HI, Tuesday, June 30, 2020) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to six tropical storms and hurricanes in the Central Pacific. With hurricane season here, it’s important for...

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