Explore the diverse species of limu found throughout Hawaiian waters
Learn about limu's cultural significance, history, and traditional uses in Hawaiʻi
See how Maui Ocean Center is growing limu for education, display, and restoration in Maui waters
Coming Soon to Maui Ocean Center. Discover the remarkable world of limu in our newest outdoor exhibit. Explore the diverse species found in Hawaiian waters, their deep cultural significance, and the important role these marine plants play in keeping our ocean ecosystems healthy and thriving.
Limu is the Hawaiian word for many types of marine algae found in Hawaiʻi’s waters. More than simply seaweed, limu plays an important role in Hawaiʻi’s marine ecosystems and has deep cultural significance.
Limu is the Hawaiian word for many types of marine algae found in Hawaiʻi’s waters. More than simply seaweed, limu plays an important role in Hawaiʻi’s marine ecosystems and has deep cultural significance.
The outdoor exhibit will introduce guests to different species of Hawaiian limu, their traditional uses and cultural importance, and their role in the marine environment. Maui Ocean Center’s curatorial team will also grow limu for display, education, and replanting efforts in Maui waters.
Limu has been gathered and used in Hawaiʻi for generations as food and for cultural practices. In the ocean, limu also provides food and habitat for marine life and contributes to healthy coastal ecosystems.
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