We need your help to protect our natural environments and the creatures that live there.  
Because Extinction is Forever.    

                      


The Hawaiian Monk Seal is the most endangered pinniped in the Americas.  Once reduced to less than 50 of the species, there are now approximately 1,000 remaining in the wild.  However, their numbers no longer seem to be climbing.
    
The American Reef Coalition was incorporated as a Hawaii marine conservation nonprofit and IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization in June of 2002.  

The purpose was to protect one of the most endangered 
environments on our planet:  Our oceans and the living coral reef.  


Protected coral reef in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands

"Endangered Species Capital of the World"  
Hawaii has a wealth of native species both above and below the water and it is now listed as the "Endangered Species Capital of the World".   

Unique species of plants and animals evolved here because of the extreme isolation of these islands.

Over the last 200 years, Hawaii has lost 271 different species of plants and animals to extinction.  At the moment, Hawaii has over 300 plants and animals on the list of endangered species.

Hawaii also contains approximately 80% of all coral reef occurring in the United States and roughly 25% of all marine life found here are found nowhere else on earth.



We selected the island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands for our base of operations.   Maui Nui, which is comprised of 4 islands and 1 islet, lies in the middle of the Main Hawaiian Islands sitting in a thousand square miles of ocean. 

 
Terry Hunt, American Reef Coalition  
Morning coffee with an endangered species.  The Hawaiian Goose (Nene), not so long ago, was reduced to less than 40 of the species.  It is now the most endangered goose on our planet and resides inside the largest dormant volcano on our planet, Haleakala, on the island of Maui. 
 
We have recently amended our purpose to include wilderness and natural areas which are experiencing the same stressors as our coral reefs.

"Creating Simple Solutions to solve Complex Problems"

1)  ARC removes marine debris from 1,000 square miles of ocean and miles of shoreline.  Globally, marine debris is responsible for killing over 1,000 marine animals a day.  Check out our marine debris page.   
 
2)  ARC provides environmental mooring installation and maintenance.  Just one day-use mooring can save 2 acres of endangered coral reef from being ripped apart by anchors and anchor chain.  Combined, the moorings we currently maintain protect over 120 acres of living coral.  Check out our environmental moorings  page.  

3)  Coral reef monitoring.  We have dozens of reefs that we monitor for signs of degradation.  If caught early enough, the cause can be determined and steps can be taken to return a balanced ecosystem.  Check out our monitoring and reef restoration  page.  

4)  Invasive species control.  Certain introduced species of fish can individually consume up to 200 native species annually.  Which in-turn creates an imbalance in the ecosystem.  By monitoring and controlling invasive species, we help provide balance to an ecosystem that has taken thousands of years to establish.  
 
5)  Coral transplant, reef enhancement and restoration.  Corals attached to undersea moorings are removed and transplanted to barren areas of reef or artificial reef.  Giving these corals a second chance at life and the opportunity to build future habitat for fish and invertebrates. 
Check out our monitoring and reef restoration  page.  

6)  Education.  Through electronic media we are able to update and educate interested public in current events relating to endangered ecosystems and the creatures that live there.  You can find us on  Facebook.

7)  Sustainable Ecotourism.  Through our Crew Membership  program we are able to bring conservation minded travelers to Maui, where they participate with ARC staff in our programs to protect and conserve our natural resources. 

8)  Working as a coalition with other like minded organizations and government agencies, we help others achieve their goals in marine science and conservation.     
  
We are living in a time where every living system on our planet is in the state of decline and it’s all happening at a stupefying rate of acceleration.  Scientists are calling it “The Sixth Great Extinction”.

At this particular point in time, you have a choice... Kick-back and watch it unfold, or choose a cause and help save our planet.

There are many ways you can donate to the cause.  You can also help us by donating your time, check out our crew membership  opportunity.     

Surf through our website, follow us on facebook, see if you can get behind our projects and help us save the planet, one endangered ecosystem at a time.