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Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI) coordinates the response and rescue of sick, injured, and distressed sea turtles on the island of Maui in partnership and collaboration with NOAA Fisheries.

The conditions were perfect for the job. A favorable forecast of light tradewinds and ocean conditions opened a window of opportunity to cross the ʻAlenuihāhā Channel. On the vast open sea, the sti...

Maui Ocean Center today held a blessing in celebration of the grand opening of its “Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi” Exhibit & Sphere. The first-of-its-kind-in Hawaiʻi 3D sphere cost several million dollar...

Maui Ocean Center today announced its “Humpbacks of Hawai‘i Exhibit & Sphere” will debut on February 10, 2019. As the first-of-its-kind in Hawai‘i, the multi-million Sphere marks a new era in ...

Humpback whale songs are considered one of the most complex and mysterious sounds in nature. Whale Trust co-founder and biologist Dr. Jim Darling studies the content, structure, and evolution of whale...

An island steeped in cultural reverence and historical significance, Kaho‘olawe has long been a wahi pana, a sacred and storied place for Native Hawaiians. Referred to as Kohe Mālamalama o Kanaloa,...

As Christmas approaches, we’re making our list and checking it twice at the Maui Ocean Center. Through countless hours working with the Hawaii marine life under our care, our divers and aquarists ex...

On Oahu’s north shore, the tranquil town of Kahuku is defined by Hawaii’s natural beauty and fusion of local cultures. Nestled between the dramatic Ko‘olau Mountains and world-class surf destina...

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Maui Ocean Center hosted the Taste of Koholā Brewery fundraising event that raised over $3,000 to benefit the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI) and Maui’s Vo...