Chapter 19. Protecting and Perpetuating Papahānaumokuākea: Involvement of Native Hawaiians in Governance of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

A symbiotic relationship between Native Hawaiians and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) is central to the preservation of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, one of the last nearly pristine marine ecosystems in the Hawaiian Archipelago. This study highlights how integrating Native Hawaiian traditions, values, and resource management practices into monument governance not only protects the ecosystem but also perpetuates living Hawaiian culture. By involving Native Hawaiians in stewardship, the research demonstrates a pathway to maintain ancestral connections and sustain traditional skills that thrived before Western contact.

Guth, H. K. (2013). Chapter 19. Protecting and Perpetuating Papahānaumokuākea: Involvement of Native Hawaiians in Governance of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Governing Ocean Resources, 407–425. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004252486_021