192 Maʻalaea Road, Wailuku, Hawai'i, 96793 info@mocmarineinstitute.org Maui Sea Turtle Rescue Hotline: 808-286-2549

Our Partners

Marine Institute and its Partners Rescue and Release Team

Our Maui Ohana shares the passion and the responsibility to take care for Sea Turtle and Corals of Hawai’i.

The Marine Institute of the Maui Ocean Center is an authorized agent of NOAA.

We are responsible for the management and coordination of the sea turtle stranding response network on Maui and rehabilitation of all critically injured sea turtles in the State of Hawai’i. Along side our stranding response and rehabilitation programs, we also collaborate with research institutions and governmental agencies to advance the understanding of sea turtles through scientific research.


The Marine Institute of the Maui Ocean Center operates the only ex-situ coral restoration nursery on Maui.

Currently, we are conducting active coral reef restoration in response to anthropogenically caused reef disturbance and collaborating on multiple cutting edge coral research projects with research institutions and governmental agencies.


The Marine Institute of the Maui Ocean Center is a platinum-level Guide Star participant, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.

Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute MOCMI Guide Star Candid Grant Opportunities