An Evening with Nainoa Thompson: "Mālama Honua (Care for Island Earth): In a Changing World, Hope Comes With Action" President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and a master in the traditional Polynesian art of non-instrument navigating, Nainoa Thompson led Hōkūleʻa’s global “Mālama Honua (Care for...
What are your thoughts and concerns about Maui’s coral reefs, ocean water quality and the numbers of fish living in our nearshore ocean areas? What issues relating to our coastal areas are most important to you? What ideas do you have for projects and programs...
An event titled "Ola Nā Papa i Pūlama ‘ia: A Tribute to Maui’s Living Coral Reefs" will be presented by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 pm at ‘Iao Theater in Wailuku. The purpose of the event is to bring together Hawaiian culture and science...
Wildfire and sediment are two of the biggest threats to ocean water quality in Ma'alea Bay. Wildfires burn away the plant cover on upslope lands, creating prime conditions for soil erosion. Erosion results in sediment in the ocean, which harms coral reefs, hindering their...
Come learn about ways to prevent harmful ocean pollution by choosing tested alternatives to herbicides and pesticides for your home and business, and all of your landscaping, at a free presentation by Duane Sparkman, Assistant Chief Engineer and Landscaping Manager at The Westin Maui Resort...
What are the factors contributing to the decline in observed sighting rates of humpback whales in Hawaiʻi and Alaska? Three humpback whale researchers will be presenting information on a collaborative study that is examining this question on Tuesday, February 4, as part of Maui Nui...
More development -- including more structures, homes, neighborhoods, and communities -- is planned for Maui's future. Is it possible to create buildings and communities that restore and support thriving ecosystems, including our coral reefs? Marine biologist Mark Deakos, PhD, believes it's possible, and will be...
PLEASE NOTE: EVENT POSTPONED TO WEDS. JUNE 3 What will determine the future impacts of sewage on Hawai’i’s nearshore ecosystems and public health? Learn more at a free talk titled “Sewage Impacts on Hawaiʻi’s Coastlines: Past, Present and Future” by Daniel Amato, Ph.D., which will...
Presented as part of Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Know Your Ocean Speaker Series Photo by Keoki Stender Perhaps you’ve heard of “roi roundups” – efforts by the community to spearfish and kill roi, commonly known as the peacock grouper, to remove these invasive fish...
KIHEI, HI -- Have you ever wondered why some people care -- and others seemingly don't -- about protecting Maui's coral reefs? Imagine if you could climb into their minds to understand what causes visitors and residents of Maui to be motivated (or not) to...
