The Kauhulu Cultural Talking Series will be at Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, January 30th. This month’s speaker is Kumu Lei Wann. Wann will discuss a Hawaiian language immersion program called Manokalanipo that is taught to K-12 students on Kaua‘i. Topics include the rich history of limu, how the program grows and restores limu, and […]
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Read Aloud America at Maui Ocean Center
Read Aloud America is happening at Maui Ocean Center on Sunday, January 26th. At this event, Maui’s youth have an opportunity to dive into a new world through the power of a story. Every child will receive a valuable experience, a healthy snack, and a book to take home. The event happens every Sunday of […]
Wai.Kai Week at Maui Ocean Center
Wai.Kai Week is happening at Maui Ocean Center until Saturday, October 26th. By inspiring Hawaiian culture and environmental stewardship, they’ll be celebrating wai (freshwater) and kai (saltwater). The goal is to inspire others to be stewards of the ‘aina and makai with a slew of events that are available to all. Go online for a […]
Clean Water Act & Our Reefs SeaTalk at Maui Ocean Center
Attend the Clean Water Act & Our Reefs Sea Talk at Maui Ocean Center on Wednesday, May 8th. For this edition of the SeaTalk series, the special guest is David Henkins. Henkins is a staff attorney at Honolulu’s EarthJustice office. He represents groups like Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club Maui, and the West […]
Aquari-OM at Maui Ocean Center
Aquari-OM is happening at Maui Ocean Center on Tuesday, April 9th. Attend a yoga class in the Open Ocean Exhibit with sharks, rays, and hundreds of fish. Take your yoga practice to a new level while being surrounded by the beauty of marine life. Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle! Reservations are required […]
8th Annual Maui 5K at Maalaea Harbor Shops
The 8th Annual Maui 5K starts at Maalaea Harbor Shops on Monday, March 3rd. The Maui 5K seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawaii’s children by giving our schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs. There’ll be a timed 5K race and a fun (untimed) 1-mile run/walk for keiki […]
Diving With Humpback Whales: Inside Maui Ocean Center’s pioneering 3D immersive exhibit
Driving on Honoapi‘ilani Highway toward Ma‘alaea it is impossible to ignore the round white ball of a building that has popped up near the Maui Ocean Center aquarium. Watching its construction, I was very curious about what this would become. I had no idea that it was related to their new humpback whale exhibit, which […]
The Hukilau: Pulling Together for Maui’s Resources at Maui Ocean Center
The Hukilau: Pulling Together for Maui’s Resources will be at Maui Ocean Center on Saturday, February 2nd. The event is Malama Maui Nui’s first fundraiser and all proceeds will go to environmental stewardship for Maui Nui. There’ll be a buffet, live music, a silent auction, games, photo station, and many chances to view marine life […]
Malama Land & Sea: Kealia Beach and Reef Cleanup
The Malama Land & Sea: Kealia Beach and Reef Cleanup happens on Sunday, January 13th. Join MOC Marine Institute and Maui Ocean Center in making a meaningful impact on Maui’s marine ecosystems. The clean up will take place on the beach, in pond areas, and on the reef. Volunteers are asked to bring a reusable […]
SeaTalk: False Killer Whales at Maui Ocean Center
SeaTalk’s False Killer Whales will be at Maui Ocean Center on Wednesday, November 14th. This edition of the talk story series will discuss False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in Hawai‘i; they are a large species of dolphins known as “Blackfish.” They are listed endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, and Pacific Whale Foundation’s research focuses […]
SeaTalk: Turtles & Trash at Maui Ocean Center
SeaTalk: Turtles & Trash is happening at Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, November 1st. Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF) is celebrating 22 years of saving turtles lives by removing marine debris, protecting nesting habitats, satellite tracking hawksbills, and educating the public about green sea turtles. The SeaTalk will be presented by HWF Project Coordinators Magdalena Carey […]
Taste of Kohola Brewery at Maui Ocean Center
Taste of Kohola Brewery will happen at Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, October 18th. This benefit offers an opportunity for the community to support the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute and Hui O Wa‘a Kaulua while enjoying Kohola beers, and perusing the aquarium. Guests will receive two 16oz pours in a commemorative glass (more can […]
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 […]
Malama Land and Sea with Maui Ocean Center at Kanaha Beach Park
Attend Malama Land and Sea with Maui Ocean Center at Kanaha Beach Park on Sunday, August 19th. This event is dedicated to cleaning up trash and litter at Kanaha Beach’s land and reef. There’ll be a volunteer snorkel clean-up targeting marine debris. Snacks, coffee, and water will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle […]
Storm Drain Stenciling in Ma’alaea at Maui Ocean Center
Be a volunteer at Storm Drain Stenciling in Ma‘alaea at Maui Ocean Center on Sunday, August 12th. Maui Ocean Center is gathering a team together to spray paint stencils on the storm drains that surround the aquarium. This serves as a simple message to let people know that anything that gets put down a drain […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Children’s Activity on Maui: Maui Ocean Center
BEST CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY MAUI OCEAN CENTER Without a doubt, the Maui Ocean Center has certainly stepped up their game this year. Not only are they Hawai‘i’s favorite aquarium, but they also offer a wide variety of events and activities for the whole family. We are all super thankful for their invaluable assistance in helping Maui’s […]