Look closer and discover the extraordinary variety of limu. Maui Ocean Center’s newest exhibit brings the colors, textures, shapes and movement of Hawaiʻi’s marine flora into focus through engaging living displays.
Slow down and observe living displays filled with movement and detail.
Learn how limu supports healthy nearshore environments.
Learn about limu's cultural significance, history, and traditional uses in Hawaiʻi
Encounter living displays that reveal a dynamic world often overlooked along Hawaiʻi’s shorelines and nearshore environments.
This project was created with guidance and knowledge shared by limu practitioners and community leaders dedicated to restoring, protecting and sharing the importance of limu in Hawaiʻi.
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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