For more info, check out the Hawaii Wildlife Fund's website. 

And here's a link to the NPR article about the myth of plastic recycling.

And if you're coming to Maui and want to go snorkeling, Kai Kanani Sailing has one of the best and most eco-friendly tours around. 

And finally, if you're wanting to do something right now to help the reef, then email your senators and representatives about defending the Clean Water Act. It's an extremely important step in protecting our oceans and their inhabitants.