Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute

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Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute

Country: United States (Hawaii, Palmyra Atoll, and Jarvis Island)

Organization / Project Name: Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute

Website: https://mocmarineinstitute.org/

Description: Rehab center with ex situ coral nursery

Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)

Volunteer program: Yes

Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes

Primary Areas of Work: In water research, Stranding response, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Environmental education/community outreach, Beach protection, Rescue and rehabilitation

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