Join us on February 5 as Dr. John Burns of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo shares how the Multiscale Environmental Graphical Analysis (MEGA) Lab is using cutting-edge 3D technology to map and study reefs as the organization pursues its goal of mapping 1 million of the world’s best reefs by 2030. “Less than 20 […]
Suparna Vashisht has spent over a decade driving social change in sustainability, conservation, and gender equality working in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. She has been a diver for over 20 years and a visitor to the island since 2000. What is your connection to MNMRC? I had been aware of MNMRC for […]
John Starmer is the Science Director of MNMRC and has been a part of the organization for 3 years. Here, John shares more about MNMRC’s diving program and how limu (algae) can be indicators of environmental health along Maui’s coastlines. How did you first become involved with MNMRC? I started as a volunteer, helping […]
Join us for a conversation on how Aqualink, a leading platform for real-time oceanographic data, is partnering with water quality monitoring organization Hui O Ka Wai Ola (HOKWO) to empower residents and scientists alike to track water quality and ocean conditions in real-time. Learn about new tools for monitoring sea surface temperature, wind, and wave […]
Amy Hodges is the Executive Director of MNMRC and has been a part of the organization for 12 years. Here, Amy shares how she got her start in conservation and the impact MNRMC is making in Maui’s community. What drew you to the environmental space? I grew up in Maine and went on to […]
WAILUKU, HI – The County of Maui is working with the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC) and SoilThrive Hawaii LLC to pilot reef-friendly landscaping (RFL) practices at Waiehu Golf Course and Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Stadium in Kahului. These pilot projects play an important role in assisting the County’s Parks and Recreation Department to find alternatives to synthetic […]
Alex Polson has been a frequent visitor to the island and a loyal supporter of MNMRC for the past three years. Here, we learn more about his connection to the organization and Maui. Tell us a little bit about how you got connected to MNMRC About 3 years ago, after returning from a trip […]
This story is the first in a new series where we highlight individuals in the MNMRC community. Whether near or far, resident or visitor, we all share a passion for marine conservation in Maui Nui! Hanalei Hoʻopai-Sylva was born and raised on Maui. As a fisherman, spear diver, and surfer, he was introduced to […]
Less obvious than ‘brown water events’ from big storms, groundwater is known to carry chemicals, sewage waste, and other contaminants into the ocean. It can also offer scientists and resource managers clues about the specific types of pollutants from a watershed and their sources. Previous scientific studies on Maui have shown that groundwater discharge is […]
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