Ākoʻakoʻa Foundation
Ākoʻakoʻa Foundation

Harmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable Future

Harmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable Future

Empowering our local communities through knowledge and stewardship.

Harmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable Future

Harmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable FutureHarmonizing Education and Marine Conservation for a Sustainable Future

Empowering our local communities through knowledge and stewardship.

Support Maui's Scuba Diving Community

Ākoʻakoʻa Foundation has partnered with PADI to assist Maui's wildfire-affected communities. Together, we're devoted to revitalizing the scuba diving industry by identifying and promptly addressing the pressing needs of businesses and individuals impacted by the wildfires. 

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Who We Are

Our Mission

At Ākoʻakoʻa Foundation, our mission is to bring stakeholders of Hawaiʻi's nearshore marine environment together to encourage sustainable interactions, support conservation efforts, further scientific understanding, and increase access to related education.
 

Our Values

Our organization believes that knowledge is a catalyst for change. We are dedicated to providing accessible and engaging educational opportunities that empower individuals to become informed advocates for the protection and sustainability of our marine ecosystem. 

Our Team

Our team is a dynamic group of passionate individuals dedicated to the well-being of Hawaiʻi's nearshore marine environment. We are united by our shared mission to encourage sustainable interactions, support conservation efforts, advance scientific understanding, and enhance education accessibility. 

Contact Us

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Our Board Members

Dane Knezek, Co-Founder, President, and Director

Sue Vermillion, Treasurer

Neil Forsberg, Co-Founder, Secretary, and Director

Ākoʻakoʻa Foundation

74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy Suite D, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

501(c)(3) ID: 87-4770465

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