KAU'I AGUIAR

lead Marine Debris Technician II

Hometown: Kalaoa, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi

Current Residence: Kalaoa, Hawaiʻi

Kauʻi was born and raised on the island of Hawaiʻi and has immense pride and love for where she comes from.  She is looking forward to working with her friends again, and doing her part to keep our waters safe and clean. She is very excited and honored to be on another voyage to Papahānaumokuākea!!  Since graduating from Pepperdine University in 2021, Kau’i has taken every opportunity to participate in ‘āina work.  She is very grateful to be working with PMDP for a 4th season and claims her stints as a marine debris tech are “the coolest thing she’s ever done.”