Part of Maui Nui Marine Resource Councilʻs "Know Your Ocean" Speaker Series Have you ever wondered why some people care -- and others seemingly don't -- about protecting Maui's coral reefs? Imagine if you could climb into their minds to understand what causes visitors and residents of Maui to be motivated (or not) to care for our reefs through their behaviors and actions. … [Read more...] about “The social-psychological side of why some people care about Maui’s reefs — and others don’t”
Amy Hodges
Pilot Project Uses Oysters to Improve Water Quality at Ma‘alaea Harbor
Oysters are amazing, and not just when they are on the menu. Research estimates that a single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of ocean water in a day, said Maui Nui Marine Resource Council's program manager Amy Hodges. That's why MNMRC launched a pilot program that utilizes oysters' filtration system to improve ocean water quality in Māʻalaea Harbor. “Oysters … [Read more...] about Pilot Project Uses Oysters to Improve Water Quality at Ma‘alaea Harbor
Hui O Ka Wai Ola water quality testing expanding in South Maui
The volunteer-based water quality testing program known as Hui O Ka Wai Ola (Association of the Living Waters), has expanded the number of test sites on the island. Beginning Nov. 7, the association will test 12 South Maui shoreline locations every two weeks for six months, then every three weeks thereafter. The project will eventually be expanded to test a total of 24 South … [Read more...] about Hui O Ka Wai Ola water quality testing expanding in South Maui
UPDATED: Maui Nui Marine Resource Council hosting all-day workshop on Kihei water quality
Sorry for the last-minute notice (shows what happens when I don't check my messages over the weekend) but TODAY (May 2, 2016), the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is putting on an all-day workshop on Kihei water quality over at the Humpback Whale Sanctuary. According to organizers, the workshop is a follow-up to MauiTime's Mar. 16 story "Poop! (There It Is)" on new research … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Maui Nui Marine Resource Council hosting all-day workshop on Kihei water quality