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Be a Guardian of Maui’s Marine Legacy

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Provides a full day of specialized, nutrient-rich meals and the expert husbandry care required for a recovering patient in our Honu Hospital

$25

Gives a day of healing to one injured honu, including laser therapy to stimulate tissue growth, therapeutic massage for edema and antibiotics.

$75

Funds the final step in our restoration process—outplanting one native, thermally resilient coral from our nursery back onto Maui’s "Mother Reef."

$150

Supports our land-based coral nursery for one full day, providing the scientific husbandry required for hundreds of coral fragments to thrive.

$350

Covers the intake of a stranded sea turtle into our hospital, including life-saving electrolytes, diagnostics, antibiotic and wound care.

$500

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Support Our Mission

Your tax-deductible gift directly powers the specialized medical care, rapid field response, and scientific restoration needed to protect Maui’s most vulnerable marine species. Beyond a one-time contribution, there are diverse pathways to fuel this mission—from joining our Founder’s Circle or symbolically adopting a patient to equipping our team via our Amazon Wishlist. Every action you take ensures that these irreplaceable animals and the ecosystems they define remain a vibrant and permanent part of Maui’s living heritage.
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Mahalo nui loa for your support!

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The Founders Circle

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Join the Circle of Leadership

We invite passionate individuals to help formulate the foundation of The Marine Institute by joining this exclusive group of only 50 donors. Members of the Founder’s Circle play a crucial role in building the financial sustainability required to protect our fragile coastal ecosystems. To join, members make an annual commitment of $5,000 or more.

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In recognition of this visionary support, members receive:

  • Your name prominently listed on our Founder’s Circle Mahalo Plaque.

  • Recognition on our website, in the designated Founders Circle section.

  • Annual Impact Report recognition.

  • A behind-the-scenes tour of our facility to see your impact firsthand.

The foundational commitment of our Founder’s Circle members provides the long-term stability and visionary support necessary for the Marine Institute to remain a permanent guardian of Maui’s marine heritage. We extend our deepest mahalo to our members:​

  • Katie Cleary, Peace 4 Animals

  • Tom Morton

  • Victor and Dianne Anderson

  • Dr. Kathryn Walder

  • Christina S. and Michael C.

  • Thomas and Julia Schall

  • Kate and Tom Marieb

  • Ted Bohlen

  • Jill and Jeff Stevens

  • Suparna Vashisht

  • Jim and Mariea Rensberger

  • Debby Johnson and Grover Hatcher

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Ways to Give

We offer several specialized pathways for our ‘ohana to provide critical resources to our team.

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Book a Tour

The behind-the-scenes tour at Maui Ocean Center now includes The Marine Institute, bringing you closer to the conservation & education protecting Hawaiʻi's oceans.

 

$8 from every ticket is donated to fund our rescue and education efforts.

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Shop Our Merch

Visit our online store to purchase official MOCMI apparel. From cozy sweaters and chill tees, to adorable plushies and custom ALOHA bags, you're sure to find the perfect way to show your support.

 

All profits from these sales go directly to our conservation programs.

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Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

From tweezers and Medihoney to pre-pressurized tanks, our wishlist covers a range of items for each of our conservation programs.

 

You can supply the tools or equipment our staff and 145+ volunteers need most.

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Internship Support

Fund a professional internship for a high school or college student, helping them gain the field experience and expertise needed for a career in marine conservation.

 

Together, we can help foster the next generation of ocean stewards.

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Symbolic Adoptions

Directly support the daily care of our sea turtle patients or the growth of our reefs by symbolically adopting a honu or a coral fragment from our nursery.

 

Choose from 4 types of corals, bundle with our "save the reef" package or select a current patient.

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Partnerships

From hospitality packages and corporate experiences to in-kind donations, our partnership packages are accessible to a range of ocean advocates.

 

Opportunities include hotel staff training, co-branded signage, and CSR initiatives designed to give back.

Transparency & Accountability

The Marine Institute is committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and professional stewardship. We believe that transparency is the foundation of trust between our organization and the community we serve.
 

  • 501(c)(3) Status: Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • Federal Tax ID (EIN): 81-2540684

  • Our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter can be downloaded here.

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The Marine Institute is a platinum-level Guide Star participant, demonstrating its commitment to transparency.

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The Marine Institute is a 1% for the Planet environmental partner.

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