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About Us

The Hawaii Association for Marine Education and Research, Inc. (HAMER) is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation founded by Mark Deakos, and has been in operation since May 4, 2004.


Our Mission

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HAMER was created for the purpose of better understanding and protecting Hawaii’s marine resources through scientific research. HAMER’s secondary mission is to communicate new and current research findings to the scientific community, government officials, and the general public.

Company Profile

HAMER offers the scientific expertise to carry out field research on marine animals. This includes marine mammal stock assessment research as well as other investigative research on the biology and behavior of marine animals and their habitat.

We also offer training and education services about marine mammals, research methodology, conservation, and current research findings.

 

Location

HAMER currently operates from an office located at 4993 Lower Honoapiilani Rd. in Lahaina on the island of Maui.

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Staff


Officers

Mark H. Deakos - President, Founder, Treasurer, and Chief Scientist 
John H. Deakos - Vice-President
Allan Ligon - Secretary

Board of Directors

Mark H. Deakos – President, Founder, Treasurer, and Chief Scientist
Dan Gubitz - Marketing and Public Relations
Allan Ligon - Research and Education

Board of Advisors

Advisory members include Karen Temple, an attorney specializing in not-for-profit corporate law, and Gary Miyashiro, a certified public accountant experienced in not-for-profit corporations.  Andrea Reeves, who possesses a masters in business communications, is assisting with grant applications, and Sue Mason, a high school teacher, will help with HAMER’s education mission.

Karen Temple - Legal Consult (Attorney at Law, LLLC)
Gary Miyashiro - Financial Consult (Manoa Consulting Group, LLC)
Andrea Reeves - Fundraising, Public Relations, Grant Writing
Sue Mason - Education

Associates

Jill Kubatko - Public Relations, Education
Donna Brown - Marine Researcher (Marine Options Program, Maui Community College
Jonathan Whitney - Marine Researcher
Edward Lyman - Marine Researcher (NOAA Fisheries)
Ammanda Cummins - Marine Researcher (NOAA Fisheries)
Jeff Adams - Environmental Researcher/GIS Specialist (NOAA Fisheries)
Karen Petras - Illustrator

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