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Maui Ocean Center names new marketing director
Maui Ocean Center announced the return of Heather Walters, a former digital marketing specialist, as the aquarium’s marketing director, effective April 1.
Maui Ocean Center names new curator
Matt Gorman, who began his career at Maui Ocean Center as a teenager, has been named the aquarium’s new curatorial director.
‘Sharks After Dark’ roars back with speakeasy night
Step into the Roaring ‘20s at Maui Ocean Center’s next “Sharks After Dark” event from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. The 21-and-older night will feature live swing music, a 360-degree photo booth and showings of the immersive “Humpbacks of Hawai’i” 3D experience. Themed attire is encouraged.
USA Today: Maui Ocean Center is a top 10 best aquarium in the nation
Maui Ocean Center has been named the seventh best aquarium in the nation as part of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.
‘Sharks After Dark’ returns May 18 with ’70s Disco Night at Maui Ocean Center
Journey back to the ’70s during Maui Ocean Center’s next “Sharks After Dark” 21-and-older night from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Dance to disco tunes and capture the fun with a new 360-degree photo booth. Themed attire is encouraged.
Maui Ocean Center hires aquarist and marketing staff
The Maui Ocean center has hired aquarist Hannah Powless, communications specialist Mike Morris and sales/marketing coordinator Ryan Corbett.
Maui Ocean Center Launches Nā Hoa Kai Membership for Kamaʻāina
Maui Ocean Center launches its Nā Hoa Kai annual membership for Hawaiʻi residents on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Maui Ocean Center Re-Opens Seascape Restaurant and Expands Park Hours
Maui Ocean Center reopens Seascape Restaurant for lunch service daily from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5. The center has also expanded park hours from 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. as of Saturday, March 20.
“Incredible Corals: Night at the Reef” July 3, 2019
Maui Ocean Center’s annual “Incredible Corals: Night at the Reef” event will immerse guests into the world of Hawaii’s corals with the potential to see live coral spawning.
World Oceans Day at Maui Ocean Center, June 8
Maui Ocean Center is hosting The Worlds Ocean Day event featuring live performances by Marty Dread and Nā Wai ʻEhā at the Aquarium on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Eye-to-Eye with Humpbacks at Maui Ocean Center
“Humpbacks of Hawai‘i Exhibit & Sphere” is now open at Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea, sharing an experience literally like no other on earth.
“Humpbacks of Hawai‘i” Sphere Exhibit to Open Soon
Maui Ocean Center’s “Humpbacks of Hawai‘i” interactive exhibit and 3D film brings guests eye to eye with whales in a 120-seat sphere, starting Feb. 10, 2019.
Maui Ocean Center Makes List of Top 10 World Aquariums
Maui Ocean Center ranked eighth on the prestigious list joined by other US aquariums including the Georgia Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Tennessee Aquarium.
Turtle Hatchlings Arrive at Maui Ocean Center
Six, three-month-old Hawaiian green sea turtle hatchlings have arrived from Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi and are now ready for public viewing at Maui Ocean Center.
New Humpback Exhibit Focus of MNHCoC February Membership Meeting
Maui Ocean Center’s GM, Tapani Vuori and Exhibit Designer Chris Masterson, will make a presentation about the facility’s new Humpback Whale exhibit.
Help Name Maui Ocean Center’s Baby Sea Turtles
Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaiʻi is asking for the public’s help in naming the newest members of its Hawaiian green sea turtle ʻohana.
Caring for Coral at Maui Ocean Center
Coral polyps are a fascinating blend of animal, plant and mineral. Staff at Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea share a sneak peek on how they help restore our reefs.
One More Night at the Aquarium in 2016
You have one more Saturday night this year to experience Night at the Aquarium at Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 27.
Maui Ocean Center to Showcase Coral and Turtle Conservation at IUCN
The Maui Ocean Center will host an official booth at IUCN to feature its work in coral restoration, turtle conservation and education.
Maui Aquarium to Release Six Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles
The Maui Ocean Center is preparing to release six, 2-year-old Hawaiian green sea turtles by the end of August.
