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Mālama ʻāina, or care for the land and ocean, is a concept that resonates throughout Hawaiʻi. Rooted in a long history of sustainable resource use, residents of Hawaiʻi recognize the health of their island communities and environment is intertwined, and the ocean is embodied in the spirit of Hawaiʻi. But how healthy are Hawaiʻi’s oceans, and are we doing enough to sustain ocean resources for the people of Hawaiʻi now and into the future? Today marks the release of the Hawaiʻi Ocean Health Index (OHI), an assessment used to measure the benefits our ocean and coastal resources. The Main Hawaiian Islands score 74 out of a possible 100, meaning there is room for improvement to achieve a healthy, sustainable ocean. 

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