A BRIEF HISTORY

Oceanwide Science Institute (OSI) was founded in April 1998 on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Its founders and staff feel they have special contributions to make to the investigation of the oceans and to the effort of educating the public and preserving Hawaii's marine resources for future generations. Our organization is small but highly motivated to make significant contributions. We are academics and professionals who seek to further our community's understanding of the marine ecosystem. For some of us this is a full-time undertaking, for others it complements our professional careers. Our support comes primarily through grants from private foundations, contracts with State and Federal agencies and contributions from private donors. We are always open to new ideas and welcome the community's input on how we can be more effective in meeting our goals.