Living Pono embodies a deep reverence for nature and acknowledges the interconnectedness of all things. Rooted in ancient wisdom, this philosophy provides insights into practices for effective ocean conservation.
Living Pono includes:
- Integrity in Stewardship: Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions that impact the ocean.
- Balance and Harmony: Practicing responsible fishing to ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems.
- Respect for Marine Life: Protecting marine species and their habitats.
- Environmental Stewardship: Acting as responsible custodians of the environment, ensuring positive impacts by reducing plastic pollution, limiting carbon emissions, and supporting conservation efforts.
- Taking Responsibility: Acknowledge the consequences of your actions on yourself, others, and the environment, making choices that promote the greater good.
- Cultural Awareness and Preservation: Involves honoring and celebrating Hawaiian culture and traditions, including language, art, music, customs, and generational wisdom.
By embracing the principles of Living Pono, we can actively contribute to ocean conservation through sustainable fishing practices, eating sustainable fish and shellfish, decreasing single use plastic, support of marine protected areas, and ongoing ocean conservation research.