Enjoy some exceptionally delicious wood-fired pizza and support efforts to protect Maui’s coral reefs at a benefit for the nonprofit Maui Nui Marine Resource Council at Flatbread Company in Paia on Tuesday, November 23.

All pizzas purchased between 5 pm and 9 pm that day will help raise needed funds for Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s work to restore healthy coral reefs, clean ocean water and abundant native fish for the islands of Maui County. The Flatbread Company will donate $3.50 for each large flatbread and $1.75 for each small flatbread sold during the benefit, whether the pizza is for takeout or in-restaurant dining.

The staff of Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will be on hand to meet the public and talk about their nonprofit organization’s work  including:

• Ocean water quality monitoring at 29 Maui beaches through its unique community-based program Hui O Ka Wai Ola.
• Improving ocean water quality in Māʻalaea Bay by installing caged oysters to filter out sediments and other pollutants.
• Preventing sediment and pollution runoff from Pohakea watershed into Māʻalaea Bay
• Educating visitors about protecting coral reefs by using only mineral-based sunscreens, avoiding walking or standing on corals, and keeping snorkel fins up and away from the reef while snorkeling.
• Promoting reef friendly landscaping and avoiding the use of reef-harming herbicides and pesticides.

The Flatbread Company is located at 89 Hana Highway in Paia.

Celebrating 14 years, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working for clean ocean water and healthy coral reefs. To learn more, visit www.mauireefs.org.