Hawai'i's Marine Life - Maui Ocean Center

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HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

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Devil Scorpionfish

The devil scorpionfish presents venomous spines down their backs and colorful pectoral fins to warn others of danger. Their yellow...

Hawaiian Spotted Eagle Ray, Bonnet Ray, Duck Bill Ray

The Hawaiian spotted eagle ray is also known as the bonnet ray, duck bill ray, or spotted duck billed ray,...

Conger and Garden Eels

Conger eels have a nearly cylindrical body (which becomes compressed posteriorly), very well-developed pectoral fins, and a fairly large gill...

Giant Trevally

The jacks, or trevally, are a family of strong-swimming predators frequently seen at drop-offs or near reefs. Usually silvery in...

Gray Reef Shark

The gray reef shark is commonly found in coastal regions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, near reefs neighboring oceanic...

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Found both in coastal and pelagic regions in all oceans of the world, the hammerhead shark is by far one...

Moray Eel

Seeing a moray eel while snorkeling or diving can be an exhilarating experience. With rows of sharp, dangerous teeth and...

Sandbar Shark

Found in all oceans of the world, sandbar sharks are most common in deep coastal waters. This species has been...

Tiger Shark

Tiger sharks are common in coastal waters worldwide in tropical and temperate waters. They have a distinct, broadly rounded snout...
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Behind the Scenes Tour

The Behind the Scenes Tour Just Got Upgraded!

Now featuring an exclusive stop at The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center, this enhanced tour takes you deeper into the work protecting Hawaiʻi’s marine life, from coral restoration to sea turtle care.

Join us today. Limited spots available.