Cmdr. Steven Ramassini, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Kukui, speaks with local media after mooring at Coast Guard Base Honolulu Sept. 9, 2014. Kukui partnered with local, state and federal agencies to translocate 28 critically endangered Laysan ducks from Midway Atoll to Kure Atoll and also assisted in the removal of approximately 10,000 pounds of marine debris. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa E. McKenzie)