2X YOUR GIFT through Dec. 1 - $30,000 match
Maui’s reefs are losing coral. Help us restore them.
In the Kumulipo, a Hawaiian creation chant, life begins with koʻa, the coral polyp. Today, Hawaiʻi’s reefs still hold that foundation: they cover about 1% of the ocean floor but support nearly 25% of marine life, and warming seas are putting them at risk. Since 2016, our staff, volunteers, and community members have worked to care for Maui's reefs, rescuing dislodged corals, growing them in our land-based nursery, testing which ones handle heat best, and planting them back on the reefs they came from. With an upgraded lab, we can grow more corals, keep them healthier, and learn even more about what helps reefs recover. Your gift, doubled, is how we get there.
1,852
corals outplanted last year
2,000+
growing in our nursery
Only
land-based nursery on Maui
What your gift makes possible
More coral
A purpose built system with more tank space, designed with our volunteers in mind, means more corals ready for the reef.
New fiberglass tanks, tank stands, updated plumbing and drains, electrical upgrades
Healthier coral
Powerful lighting, strong flow, and cleaner water give corals a healthier nursery environment and the chance to grow faster.
LED lighting, more circulation pumps, UV sterilizer, physical filtration, in-house water quality testing
Better research
Improved conditions in every tank helps us better control our heat-tolerance assessments- teaching us more about Maui's coral reefs.
Light, water flow, filtration, and aeration, all upgraded to work together
Double your gift to the coral lab
Choose an amount below. Through Dec. 1, two generous donors will match every gift up to $30,000, so your gift goes twice as far.
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"I tell the story of this work for a living, but it hits differently when I’m standing in the lab. I’ve seen corals come in broken from the reef, grow from tiny fragments, and then get outplanted back where they came from. It’s incredible to return to that spot and see new coral spreading across the reef again. What we’re doing here is working. Those corals are growing and rebuilding. That’s the difference our team makes, and a stronger lab means we can make more of it."
- Holly Robilliard, Marketing Manager
Frequently asked questions
How does the match work?
Two generous donors have committed to matching every gift made between Nov. 10 and Dec. 1, up to $30,000. That means your gift is doubled, dollar for dollar, until the match is reached.
What happens if the match is reached before Dec. 1?
Every gift still helps us build the lab, and we’ll share an update when the match is complete.
Where does my gift go?
Your gift supports the upgrade of our coral lab, including new tanks, energy-efficient LED lighting, stronger water flow, a new filtration system, and updated plumbing and electrical.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 81-2540684. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you’ll receive a receipt by email.
Can I give by check, stock, or through a donor-advised fund?
Yes. Checks can be mailed to 192 Maʻalaea Road, Wailuku, Hawai‘i, 96793. To be matched, checks must be postmarked by Dec. 1. For stock or donor-advised fund gifts, contact Dustin Paradis.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Your first monthly gift will be matched if made by Dec. 1.
Can my employer match my gift too?
Many companies match their employees’ charitable gifts, often dollar for dollar. Give through our campaign to have your gift doubled by our donors, then submit a matching request through your employer to add even more. Not sure if your company offers a match? Check with your HR department!