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The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center educator headed to deep sea aboard research vessel Nautilus
A educator for the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center has been selected for a prestigious fellowship that will send her to one of the Pacific Ocean’s most remote stretches this fall.
Volunteers sought for Marine Institute to help rescue sea turtles, care for corals
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center is seeking Maui-based volunteers who are passionate about ocean conservation and willing to dedicate at least three hours a week assisting with coral restoration and endangered Hawaiian sea turtle conservation.
Hawaiʻi Ocean Awareness and Action Day planned at the state Capitol
A Hawaiʻi Ocean Awareness and Action Day takes place this Friday, March 15 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The second annual event features participation from 25 nonprofit organizations and government agencies, focused on ocean related issues.
DLNR: Yacht grounding at Honolua caused “significant damage” to live rock, coral colonies
A post-grounding damage assessment conducted by divers from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, found that the yacht Nakoa caused damage to corals and reef live rock covering at least 19,434-square-feet, according to state officials.
Maui Ocean Center sea turtle rescue truck stolen
The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is reporting that their Sea Turtle Rescue truck was stolen overnight.
Zoning change for Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute’s proposed marine conservation center
The new facility would attract and house visiting scientists and could enable Maui to foster local economic development and career opportunities. The nonprofit has outgrown its current facilities.
Beach/Reef Cleanup at Keālia Coastal Boardwalk, Māʻalaea Bay on Saturday
To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, DIve with Harmony and the Maui Ocean Center are holding a beach/reef cleanup on Sept. 24 at the Keālia Coastal Boardwalk beside Māʻalaea Bay. It starts at 8 a.m.
Learn about Maui Ocean Center’s role as public aquarium during free Zoom presentation
For January, the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s monthly “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” will feature Tapani Vuori, Maui Ocean Center’s general manager and founder and president of the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute in Māʻalaea.
Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute Saved Turtles & Helped Coral Reefs in 2021
The Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute restored five coral reef sites damaged by boat anchors, collected 40,000 pieces of marine debris, recycled 20 miles of used fishing line and responded to nearly 300 stranded sea turtles during 2021.
Marine Institute has Documented 201 Sick, Injured or Dead Sea Turtles So Far This Year
The Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute has documented more than 200 sick, injured or dead sea turtles on Maui so far this year. According to the organization, 89% of the incidents involved turtles with injuries from fishing gear interactions.
Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute Has Rescued 172 Sea Turtles So Far This Year
Currently, the Marine Institute is providing life-saving medical care to nine sea turtle patients, all of which sustained injuries from interactions with fishing gear.
