Hawai'i's Marine Life - Maui Ocean Center

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9 AM - 5 PM

HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

EXPLORE BENEATH THE SURFACE

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explore HAWAI‘I’S marine life!

Trumpetfish (Nunu)

Spinner Dolphin (Naiʻa)

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

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

The Yellow Tang: Maui’s Iconic Reef Resident

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...

Smooth Seahorse

Seahorses are true bony fishes with curved trunks, heads resembling a horse's head, and tails capable of grasping and holding...

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,...
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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.
Mele Hawaiian Music Experience Tuesday Evenings at MOC

Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience

Stay for the Show! Tuesday evenings come alive with a 360° Hawaiian music experience.
From mountain to ocean, this immersive performance is the perfect way to end your day.