our vision

healthy coral reefs
clean ocean water
abundant native fish

Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is excited to introduce its Reef Friendly Landscaping (RFL) Certification Program! This online certification course will help professional landscapers, property managers, and agricultural businesses move away from harmful synthetic products and instead, transition to reef-friendly landscaping practices.

The course features a 10-subject curriculum taught by local experts in organic landscaping. Leveraging expertise from the Northeast Organic Farming Associationโ€™s (NOFA) Organic Land Care program, the lessons will showcase Hawaiสปiโ€™s unique environment, providing practical examples and insights for course participants.

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Working together to protect our nearshore ocean environment

Many problems facing Maui County's local reefs originate on land, which is why our projects and programs are community-based and work from mountains (mauka) to sea (makai).

Protect Coral Reefs

Maui Coral Reef Recovery Team

In 2010, MNMRC brought together 16 of Hawaiiโ€™s leading coral reef scientists, community members and management experts to create a Maui Coral Reef Recovery Plan. The group continues to advise us and monitor our progress.

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Olowalu Biomarker Research Project

What environmental factors are stressing Maui’s corals near Olowalu and Polanui? Through this study, we’ll be analyzing the protein expression and DNA of 32 coral samples from these areas, to identify the stressors to coral.
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Is your sunscreen reef safe?

Sunscreen Pollution

Sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate can harm or kill corals. Our team works to educate Maui visitors and residents about safer-for-the-reef alternatives.
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Promote Clean Ocean Water

Protecting Coral Reefs from Pesticides and Herbicides

The use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers negatively impact coral reef ecosystems. Our team works to educate Maui landowners and landscapers about organic alternatives for sustainable land management.
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Hui O Ka Wai Ola Water Quality Testing Program

Clean, low-nutrient ocean water is essential for healthy coral reefs. Itโ€™s also important to visitors and residents who enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, fishing and surfing.
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Improving Ocean Water Quality in Mฤสปalaea Bay

Weสปre working to improve water quality in Mauiสปs Mฤสปalaea Bay to help protect the Kฤซhei Reef Tract. Weสปre using oysters — natureสปs filter feeders — to remove sediment and pollutants from ocean water. Upslope in Pohakea watershed, weสปre taking steps to prevent sediment-laden stormwater runoff from entering the ocean.
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Restore Native Fish

Maui Nui Makai Network semi annual gathering in 2022

Community Managed Makai Areas (CMMA)

MNMRC supports and provides training for CMMA programs on Maui which use traditional management principles, community enforcement, and public engagement to sustainably manage marine areas.
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Outreach and Education

MNMRCสปs Monthly Meetings

Join us for free presentations about coral reefs, ocean water quality, native fish and more at our “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” events, held on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm via Zoom.
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Community Support

Helping During COVID-19

During Covid-19, MNMRC helped 70 Maui and Molokai residents gain employment in nature-based restoration projects. Watch the trailer to our upcoming film “Healing Land, Healing People” to learn more…and be inspired.

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National Marine Sanctuary Partners

Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is proud to be a partner of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS), located in Kihei, HI. Click here to learn more.

How we work

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โ€œMNMRC brings people together, each person adding their talents and manaโ€™o to our ever-expanding network of people. Together we are stronger, more resilient, and better able to help our coral reefs. โ€

Robin Newbold

Co-founder and Chair

Photo credit: Pauline Fiene

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