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PROTECTING HAWAIʻI'S MARINE LIFE

Join Our Ocean Conservation Efforts

Report a Sick or Injured Sea Turtle on Maui

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Maui Sea Turtle Rescue Line

Our Mission

To inspire lifelong environmental stewardship and ensure the survival of sea turtles and coral reefs in Hawai‘i through science-based conservation efforts, education, and outreach. 

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Since our inception, the support of our donors and volunteers has helped the The Marine Institute at the Maui Ocean Center (MOCMI) make crucial progress towards our mission.

1400+

Turtles
Saved

1000+

Corals Planted

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5000+

Students Educated

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100+

Active Local Volunteers

What We Do

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Sea Turtle Conservation

MOCMI operates a sea turtle stranding hotline to receive reports of injured turtles on Maui; the first sea turtle rehabilitation facility in the state of Hawai‘i where we rehab turtles from all main Hawai‘ian Islands; and conduct collaborative research with NOAA and other research institutions. 

MOCMI Coral rehab in progress

Coral Reef Conservation

 MOCMI runs a land-based coral restoration nursery and partners with research institutions to aid in guiding our active restoration with the most up-to-date available science.

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Conservation Through Education

MOCMI provides educational opportunities for the youth of Maui, University students from across the US, and aspiring marine scientists from around the globe. We aim to provide transformational experiences to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in marine conservation.

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Mahalo!

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