Mega Lab

“Provided support to Na Kama Kai, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through ocean-based education and cultural stewardship. This contribution supported their mission to connect keiki (children) with the ocean and foster the next generation of ocean-minded leaders.”

“Travel costs incurred by volunteers to conduct community outreach and educational programming. These expenses supported workshops, reef monitoring demonstrations, and public engagement events aligned with the organization's mission.”

“Line 28: Organized and conducted multiple reef education workshops that engaged over 5,000 students and over 10,000 public individuals, supported by a team of 15 volunteers. Workshops focused on reef monitoring, mechanisms for citizen science to support ocean conservation, and raising awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy oceans. Line 29: Developed and distributed digital media to engage public audiences in virtual citizen science initiatives focused on marine and coastal habitat mapping. Participants were trained to use free tools such as Luma.ai and KIRI Engine to capture and share 3D models, broadening participation in science and technology through accessible, online platforms. Line 30:Provided support to Na Kama Kai, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through ocean-based education and cultural stewardship. This contribution supported their mission to connect keiki (children) with the ocean and foster the next generation of ocean-minded leaders. Line 31: Engaged with the surf industry to train ambassadors and the public in the importance of mapping coral reefs and supporting reef conservation and awareness. Supported education of reef health and conservation at major surf contests to reach over 3,000 attendees at surf events about the importance of ocean conservation and provide information and tools for them to conduct citizen science to support healthy oceans.”