“Mermaid” Saint Sulpice Church, Fougeres, France

Fisherman’s Wharf

Kewalo Basin

Honolulu, Hawaii

Mermaids

Mermaids have been enduring symbols in myth

and culture for thousands of years. Mermaids have

beckoned the adventurous to the sea to face the

known, the unknown and its challenges.

The stained glass masthead for Fisherman’s

Wharf at Kewalo Basin is a representation of the

stained glass mermaid on the cover of the menu of

the original Fisherman’s Wharf.

Saint Severus

Sulpicius Severus was known as Saint Severus.

Born in Aquitaine, France, Severus was well

educated. He was inspired and influenced by the

culture of his time and of his country. He studied

jurisprudence and was known as a forceful and fluent

lawyer. His knowledge of Roman law is revealed in

his writings

Fishing Then and Now Commercial fishing and fish markets have been part of the economy and

culture of Hawaii long before the 19th century. Wooden-hulled sampans propelled by sail or oars formed the first commercial fleet in the early 19th century. With the introduction of motor powered vessels in 1905 the size of the commercial fleet increased. Fishing became accessible to recreational fishermen.

Today, the fishermen and the commercial fish industry in Hawaii work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aquatic Resources Division to insure that our fisheries remain a viable and sustainable resource for our generation and future generations.

The fishermen who go out to sea are good, hard working people who rely on the bounty from the sea for their livelihood.

They are the stewards that we recognize for their efforts to bring fresh seafood to market and to maintain the balance for our precious resource s from the sea.

Our Focus

Working to infuse advancing environmental and conservation practices to restore a balance on competing demands on our ocean.

Working to protect vulnerable marine life and critical habitat.

Working to protect, maintain and restore our coral reefs.

Our goal

The establishment of a

Center for Ocean Stewardship Honolulu, Hawaii

to prepare students in the STEM disciplines.

S - Science

T - Technology

E - Engineering

M -Mathematics