Hawai'i's Marine Life - Maui Ocean Center

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HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

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Trumpetfish (Nunu)

Learn about trumpet fish in Hawaii, their unique features, habitat, and role in reef ecosystems. Discover them at Maui Ocean Center

Spinner Dolphin (Naiʻa)

Explore the spinner dolphin in Maui, Hawaii. Learn about habitat, behavior, diet, conservation, and where to see them up close at Maui Ocean Center.

Moorish Idol: One of Hawaiʻi’s Most Recognizable Reef Fish

Learn about the Moorish Idol fish including facts, habitat, and diet, & discover how to see this Hawaiian reef fish up close at Maui Ocean Center.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Discover Maui’s Hawksbill sea turtles and explore their habitat, diet, predators, facts, and why these endangered turtles need protection.

The Yellow Tang: Maui’s Iconic Reef Resident

Bright yellow and vital to Maui’s reefs, the yellow tang (Lauʻīpala) is an iconic member of Hawaii’s marine life and contributes to healthy ocean ecosystems.

Reef Triggerfish

The reef triggerfish is a charismatic resident of Maui’s coral reefs. If you’re spending one day in Maui snorkeling beneath...

Day Octopus

There are 76 recorded species of cephalopod in Hawaiʻi. Of them, the day octopus (Octopus cyanea), or heʻe mauli, is...
Learn more about Day Octopuses are usually most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

Smooth Seahorse

Seahorses are true bony fishes with curved trunks, heads resembling a horse's head, and tails capable of grasping and holding...
Seahorses are bony fishes with curved trunks, heads resembling a horse’s head, and tails capable of grasping and holding on to strands of seaweed or algae.

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, are native to Hawaiʻi. They are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world,...
They are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world, reaching lengths of four feet and weighing over 300 pounds.
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