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
Kahu Dane Maxwell
Three shark pups born at Maui Ocean Center
Three shark pups were born to a grey reef shark at the Maui Ocean Center in the early morning on Sept. 6. The three healthy shark pups (two females, one male) measure a significant 29-30 inches in length; that exceeds the average pup length of 24 inches. The grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is one of five reef shark species currently listed as Near-Threatened on … [Read more...] about Three shark pups born at Maui Ocean Center