KIHEI – Google search news for tiger sharks, and you’re most likely to see the latest headlines about unfortunate run-ins between these animals and people – especially on Maui. The Hawaiian Islands are infamous for these toothy apex predators, and Maui is home to the most tiger sharks of all the islands. But rewind about […]
“The first few years were rough,” said Mathieu St Louis, owner and operator of Maui Skydiving. “Skydiving was a tough market to break into on Maui, but despite the market there was definitely opportunity.” St Louis, preferring Matty to Mathieu, has been operating Maui Skydiving since moving to the island in 2018. Having grown up […]
KIHEI – Marine biologist Robin Newbold and community visionary Uncle Ed Lindsey were alarmed at what they saw around Maui in 2007. Depleted fish stocks, damaged reefs, pollution, the effects of climate change. This sparked the idea for a group that would collectively address these issues. They convened an all-volunteer “council” that included representatives from […]
KIHEI – The 939-acre Olowalu reef has been identified as one of the most essential reefs to protect on the island of Maui. Olowalu was declared an official Mission Blue Hope Spot in 2017, and research has shown that this large reef is an important source of larvae for other reefs in Maui Nui. However, […]
KIHEI – Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will receive $300,000 in grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This funding is part of $1.5 million in grants to support efforts to improve the health and resilience of coral reefs in Florida, Hawai‘i, Guam and Puerto Rico. MNMRC is one of eight organizations […]
KAHULUI, HI — A pilot project to evaluate the benefits of using compost tea on turf landscapes at three sites on Maui is showing promising results – and may ultimately help local landscapers and property owners reduce their need for synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and irrigation, reports Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC). The project […]
KIHEI – With no boats around at the one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Hawaii, Molokini thrived. At least that’s what a small team of researchers discovered when they studied the island during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to learn more about this unique study in a free […]
KIHEI – For most oceangoers, coming across a great white shark would probably spark fear. But for underwater photographer and former National Geographic assignment photographer David Fleetham, these sharks sparked fascination and sent him on a journey around the world to photograph them and dispel the fear that comes with sharks. Fleetham shares stories and […]
KIHEI, HI – Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC) is pleased to welcome its newest member to the team. Chase Martin joins the organization as Communications, Community Outreach, and Development Manager, filling the position previously occupied by Anne Rillero. After five years of bringing her expertise in marketing and community outreach and expanding MNMRC’s presence […]
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