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
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Maui Motown and Soul Revue Party at Tante’s in Ma’alaea
The Maui Motown and Soul Revue Party is happening at Tante’s in Ma’alaea on Saturday, September 7th. If you’re looking for one of the coolest get-down parties on Maui, here you go! Enjoy a night of old school hits with Omar & The Rare Vibration Band. There’ll also be pupus, dinner, tasty libations, and a gorgeous Maui sunset to enjoy. This sounds like a pretty fun date … [Read more...] about Maui Motown and Soul Revue Party at Tante’s in Ma’alaea
Area 51: Supernova Afterparty at Ma‘alaea Harbor
Area 51: Supernova Afterparty will go down at the Ma‘alaea Harbor on Saturday, June 9th. This is the official ArT:Mixx afterparty, and is sure to be a blast! Make contact with other alien life forms that will be coming from deep within the cosmos. Space out with ancient knowledge from the future and frequencies you've never heard before. There'll also be DJ's, live … [Read more...] about Area 51: Supernova Afterparty at Ma‘alaea Harbor
We talk story with Tapani Vuori about the Maui Ocean Center’s 20th anniversary
This month, the Maui Ocean Center celebrates its 20th anniversary. The aquarium, one of the largest in Hawaii, opened its doors in March 1998 (click here for info on its upcoming Mar. 18 "SeaLOVEbration"). Since then it’s steadily grown, though these days it seems to be changing–and expanding–faster than ever. Tapani Vuori, originally from Finland, took over as General Manager … [Read more...] about We talk story with Tapani Vuori about the Maui Ocean Center’s 20th anniversary
SeaTalk on the Clean Water Act at Maui Ocean Center
There’s a Sea Talk on the Clean Water Act at the Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, Feb. 22. Aviad Cahana (Maui’s Ocean Center’s Environmental Director) and Robin S. Knox (Water Quality Consultant) will explain the history of Ma‘alaea Harbor water quality, sources of pollutants entering the harbor, clean water regulations and the role Maui Ocean Center will play in restoring harbor … [Read more...] about SeaTalk on the Clean Water Act at Maui Ocean Center