A framework for marine and aquatic education in Hawaii was developed for the purpose of restructuring attitudes on the use, protection, and appreciation of aquatic resources. This report identifies key elements of the framework and contains suggestions for its implementation and management. Contents include: (1) a rationale for marine education (providing a list of competency statements); (2) goals and objectives (discussing four major objectives of marine and aquatic education and their relationship to Hawaii's general educational goals); (3) a concept attainment model (specifying the concepts considered to be important for the attainment of marine literacy); (4) scope and sequence (explaining core themes, key issues, and areas of emphasis for K through 12 grade levels); (5) administrative objectives (offering suggestions for program development and maintenance); (6) communication concerns (describing the functions and communication possibilities at state, district, and school levels); and (7) staff development (stating the components needed in coordinating a staff development program). A listing of 12 references is also included. (ML)