Marine Institute Maui Ocean Center Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesHawaii, United States11-50 Employees
The Marine Institute Maui Ocean Center is a non-profit organization focused on protecting Hawai'i's coral reefs and sea turtles through science-based conservation, education, and outreach. Based in Maui, Hawai'i, it was incorporated in 2016 and unveiled at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Honolulu. The institute operates within the environmental services sector and is located at 192 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793. Its mission is to foster lifelong environmental stewardship and support the survival of coral reefs and sea turtles in Hawai'i. Its programs include Honu Hero, a beach cleanup launched in 2021 to reduce shoreline trash and support turtle health, and a Fishing Line Recycling Program started in 2018 with more than 40 bins installed across Maui. The institute also collaborates with universities and cultural organizations to advance conservation and outreach, including partnerships with the University of Galway and a 2025 collaboration with Luba Libations to support ocean conservation.