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...
If you're one of the many people who love sea turtles, join us at a free webinar on Weds. Sept. 9 to take a closer look at these amazing marine reptiles. With wildlife endocrinologist Dr. Camryn Allen youʻll learn about the ratio of male vs....
Part of Maui Nui Marine Resource Councilʻs Online “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” What will determine the future impacts of sewage on Hawai’i’s nearshore ecosystems and public health? Learn more at a free Zoom webinar titled “Sewage Impacts on Hawaiʻi’s Coastlines: Past, Present and Future”...
Octopuses explore the world around them with their flexible arms, which can touch -- and actually taste -- to help them quickly identify prey. Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to learn more about the specialized octopus cells that make this unique ability...
MĀ‘ALAEA, HI – Want to learn the latest about the oyster project that’s taking place in Māʻalaea Bay? The ocean water quality monitoring at 39 sites in South and West Maui? The fire suppression project in Pohakea watershed in Māʻalaea? How about educational programs about...
MĀ’ALAEA, HI -- Looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites the public to help protect marine life and water quality in Mā’alaea Bay by participating in a clean-up of trash that has been accumulating in the Mā’alaea...
During the Great Depression, the government-sponsored Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) provided paychecks for 3 million unemployed young men and provided valuable labor for conservation projects across the country. With unemployment at record levels due to COVID-19, a new program followed this historical CCC model and put...
Reserve your free spot at https://bit.ly/HILTpast How can the distant past be used as a guide for future decision-making about restoring and managing coastal lands and helping these ecosystems survive future challenges from rising sea levels and climate change? Learn more at a free Zoom...
Recent shark attacks that occurred off the coast of Maui in November (2020), December (2020) and January (2021), as well as an incident in February (2021) which involved a large shark biting a kayak, have many ocean users concerned and curious about the sharks found...
