The International Coastal Clean-Up underwater only event is happening at Sugar Beach in Kihei on Saturday, September 15th. The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute invites the public to volunteer and help clean up debris from the Sugar Beach reef. Meet at the Kealia Boardwalk, bring snorkeling gear, collection bags, and tools for cutting fishing line. Children under 15 years old … [Read more...] about International Coastal Clean-Up at Sugar Beach
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Sea Talk with Tommy Cutt at Maui Ocean Center
There’s a Sea Talk with Tommy Cutt at Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, August 30th. NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands and the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI) are responsible for reporting and rescuing sick sea turtles in South Maui areas. Cutt is MOCMI’s Executive Director and Conservation Biologist. He’ll discuss turtle research and conservation, and findings and results … [Read more...] about Sea Talk with Tommy Cutt at Maui Ocean Center
Kaiola Gala Fundraiser at Maui Ocean Center
The Kaiola Gala Fundraiser will be at Maui Ocean Center this Friday, April 7. Support the mission of Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute in preserving rare endemic corals, rescuing and rehabilitating the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles. Enjoy a night of oceanic support with cocktails and pupus, a catered dinner, live and silent auctions. The keynote speaker will be Kimi Werner and … [Read more...] about Kaiola Gala Fundraiser at Maui Ocean Center
New Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute Unveiled at IUCN World Conservation Congress
The Maui Ocean Center unveiled its new nonprofit initiative, the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI), this week at the International Union of Conservation for Nature World Conservation Congress event on Oahu. Maui Ocean Center recognizes the environmental challenges brought upon by global climate change as well as the need for additional, actionable conservation … [Read more...] about New Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute Unveiled at IUCN World Conservation Congress