FEBRUARY 24, 2017--On February 12, Bishop Museum in Honolulu, HI, hosted a day of family-friendly science and environmental activities for their "Fall in Love with Science" event— a unique call to action to create excitement for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Researchers and staff from various scientific organizations inspired keiki (children) and engaged families with their interactive, hands-on activities.
Approximately 5,000 people were estimated to have attended the event, with plenty of families stopping by the OneNOAA in the Pacific area. OR&R was represented at the Marine Debris Program's booth, run by the Pacific Islands Regional Coordinators. Marine Debris is a prevalent problem in the Hawaiian Islands, and many active ocean-lovers were eager to learn more about how to help reduce and prevent the amount of debris found on our beaches and while diving, fishing, or surfing.

For more information, contact Grace.Chon@noaa.gov

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