A CONSERVATION INITIATIVE

The spirit of Aloha teaches lessons of peace, compassion and our responsibility to future generations. These lessons are expressed through chanting, music, hula & other cultural practices, along with the warm, genuine greetings that Hawaiian hospitality is known for.

To Live With Ocean Aloha means applying the spirit of Aloha to everyday conservation efforts in order to protect our oceans for future generations. This works in harmony with Maui Ocean Center’s mission to foster wonder & respect for Hawai‘i’s marine life.

Through Our Host Hawaiian Culture, we celebrate the cultural & spiritual traditions of both the ocean & the āina (land). It is our kuleana (responsibility) to mālama (care for) our natural resources by using mindful sustainable practices.

Since opening in 1998, Maui Ocean Center’s dedicated ocean experts have been educating our guests about the importance of marine conservation. By creating an emotional connection between visitors and marine life, we inspire people to take action for marine conservation.

From mauka (mountain) to makai (ocean), everything is connected & when one fragile ecosystem is in trouble, it throws the rest off balance. At Maui Ocean Center, the animals under our care are ambassadors for their species. Up close encounters with these ambassadors helps create respect & understanding.

LED BY MAUI OCEAN CENTER

Ocean Aloha is all about showing respect and love for the oceans that sustain us by making choices in our daily lives that support marine conservation. Here are some simple ways to start:

• Choose mineral-based sunscreen to protect our coral reefs

• Clean up fishing line & other trash from beaches

• Eat local to reduce fossil fuel usage & compost food scraps

• Avoid single-use plastics

• Use reusable options (straws, bags, water bottles, etc.)

• Be respectful of marine life & give them plenty of space

• Volunteer with a nonprofit conservation organization, like the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center, which rescues sea turtles & restores coral reefs in Hawaiʻi. They also offer a “Honu Hero” beach cleanup program to Maui visitors & kamaʻāina (residents). Learn more at mocmarineinstitute.org

We look forward to seeing how you choose to live Ocean Aloha. Go green for blue & pass it on! Protecting our oceans helps protect our future. Visit mauioceancenter.com & share your #shellfies @mauioceancenter