#Molokini

On Saturday morning, a special pod of “Mantas” was sighted in the waters of Molokini, three miles off Maui’s southern coast. Dubbed the “Molokini Mantas,” the group of nine Hawaiʻi swimmers were en route back to Maui, and upon reaching the Maui shore, they had set a new record for the fastest channel swim from Maluaka to and around Molokini and back.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes canoe teams from sister properties in Bora Bora and Hawaiʻi, as well as local Maui crews for an outrigger canoe paddle called “Molokini Kaʻapuni,” this Saturday, March 16, 2024. The cultural gathering, timed to celebrate the end of Makahiki season, brings together an extended ʻohana bound together by the love of the sport and shared waterways that brought the early migration of Polynesians to Hawaiʻi.

The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources will be asked to approve a new chapter in Hawai‘i Administrative Rules to enable an ocean stewardship user fee during its meeting on Friday. BLNR will also consider amendments to the Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District to reduce crowding at the islet.

A 70-year-old female passenger was found unresponsive while snorkeling and was quickly brought back onboard the passenger vessel Ocean Odyssey. Although she regained consciousness, a Coast Guard crew on Maui medevaced the woman for further care.

Overall, the team’s findings suggest that “Molokini is being overused, and that management is needed to improve not only ecosystem health but the visitor experience,” said Russell Sparks, DLNR Aquatic Biologist.

A 69-year-old woman from La Mesa, California died after she lost consciousness while on a snorkeling trip to Molokini Islet off Maui.

The search concluded at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 after four days of searching that included over 122 hours and 825 square miles covered.

The study, led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi, found greater fish populations and the return of ulua, omilu and reef sharks. Researchers say it’s sign of a healthy ecosystem, but say the increases are likely temporary and will probably disappear once visitors return to Molokini.  

Although the UXOs discovered at the Molokini reserve have been in place for more than 70 years without incident, there is a potential for the ordnance to explode, particularly if they are disturbed.

A team from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources conducted a rapid assessment of coral health at Molokini and along Maui’s south shore from Mākena to Māʻalaea.

Governor David Ige will veto 18 of 20 bills on his Intent to Veto list, and allow two items to become law without his signature.

A bill to limit boat tours at Molokini Crater gained committee approval on Friday and now advances to the full House and Senate for review.

Input on overcrowding impacts at Molokini, a popular destination for snorkeling and dive tours off Maui, was heard at a public scoping meeting last night.

Results of the survey suggest that coral reefs can be managed to build resilience and increase survivability in an uncertain climate future.

A diver was transported to the hospital in stable condition after he suffered from a medical emergency off Molokini Crater on Tuesday morning.

The  Station Maui 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew medevaced a snorkeler suffering from a medical emergency at Molokini Crater.  

The Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from Maui Diamond this morning, Oct. 8, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. The sighting occurred 2.4 miles North of Molokini heading towards Māʻalaea Harbor.

A 69-year-old man was medevaced from Molokini Crater after experiencing pain in both arms while snorkeling.

Two mariners were rescued from a grounded vessel off of Molokini Crater in Maui County waters on Wednesday night.

Texas resident Terri Hunter was on an annual trip to Maui and had just jumped in the water at Molokini Crater, when she was found floating and unresponsive…