Who We Are
About Us
The Marine Institute at the Maui Ocean Center (MOCMI) is a nonprofit organization based in Maui, Hawai‘i, which was incorporated in April 2016 and unveiled at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
We are responsible for the management and coordination of the sea turtle stranding response network on Maui and rehabilitation of all critically injured sea turtles in the State of Hawai‘i. We also collaborate with research institutions and governmental agencies to advance the understanding of sea turtles through scientific research.
In addition, MOCMI’s Coral Conservation Program strives to protect the coral reefs of Hawai‘i through collaborative restoration, threat reduction, outreach, and education.
Annual Reports and Publications
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2024 (coming soon)
Our Staff
Dr. Paul McCurdy
Veterinarian
Dustin Paradis
Executive Director
Darby Ryon
Conservation Programs Technician
River Cummings
Sea Turtle Technician
Ylenia Mayen-St-Louis
Coral Technician
Jonelle Anderson
Volunteer Coordinator
Josh Switzer
Data and Technology Specialist
Board of Directors
Tapani Vuori
President
Vicky Priest
Board Member
Jacob Simons
Treasurer
Regine Lang-Miles
Board Member
Alisha Shanti Chauhan
Board Member
Our Partners
MOCMI has a set sponsor cap for indirect rates at a maximum of 5%
