PROTECTING HAWAIʻI'S MARINE LIFE
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Since our inception, the support of our donors and volunteers has helped the The Marine Institute at the Maui Ocean Center (MOCMI) make crucial progress towards our mission.
1500+
Turtles
Saved
1000+
Corals Planted
5000+
Students Educated
100+
Active Local Volunteers
50+
Monk Seal Responses
What We Do
Sea Turtle
Conservation
At MOCMI, we care for Hawai‘i’s sea turtles through rapid response and hands-on rehabilitation. Our island-wide stranding hotline ensures injured turtles receive immediate attention, while Hawai‘i’s first dedicated sea turtle rehabilitation facility provides expert care using techniques such as massage and laser therapy. These efforts help honu recover and return safely to the ocean, giving them a second chance to thrive.
Coral Reef
Restoration
Operating Maui's only land-based coral nursery, MOCMI restores Hawai‘i’s coral reefs through evidence-based propagation. Using corals of opportunity, we test thermal resilience and apply the latest scientific knowledge to grow strong, healthy corals and strategically outplant them to restore reef habitats. By blending Western science with Indigenous knowledge, we work to protect and sustain these vital ecosystems for generations to come.
Conservation Through Education
Here at the Marine Institute, we provide hands-on educational experiences for Maui youth, university students, and aspiring marine scientists worldwide. Through mentorship, field research, and interactive programs, MOCMI inspires the next generation of ocean stewards, fostering lifelong connections to Hawai‘i’s marine ecosystems and instilling a deep sense of responsibility for their care.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Response
Established in October 2025, MOCMI’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Response Program manages the Maui Monk Seal Response Hotline. Trained responders collect population data and respond to haul-outs, molting, and pupping events. In partnership with NOAA, we support the recovery of this endangered species through education, public outreach, and hands-on conservation, helping to ensure a safer future for these endangered monk seals.
MOCMI's sea turtle rehabilitation work featured on CNN's Call to Earth Series
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