raised and maintained coral colonies since 1998. Their exhibits receive saltwater directly from Māʻalaea Bay, resulting in environments that allow fish, corals, and other marine invertebrates to thrive. MOCMI The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute (MOCMI) is a 501(c)(3) organization on Maui Ocean Center's property. This nonprofit was founded in April 2016 and unveiled at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Honolulu, HI. Their mission is to inspire lifelong environmental stewardship and ensure the survival of coral reefs and sea turtles in Hawaiʻi through science-based conservation efforts, education, and outreach. Sea Turtle Rescue MOC Marine Institute (MOCMI) works in partnership with NOAA Fisheries to coordinate the response to sick, injured, distressed, or expired sea turtles on the island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. All MOCMI sea turtle stranding response and rescue activities authorized under NOAA Permit: 21260. Sea turtles are rehabilitated and released back to the ocean after they have received proper care. Coral Restoration MOCMI operates one of only four land-based coral nurseries in the United States and strives to protect all rare and endemic species of coral in Hawai῾i. In the case of widespread coral die-off, MOCMI's coral repository will provide a safe haven for corals of Hawaiʻi and serve as a genetic library from which to draw upon for mitigation projects. References Gallery External links Aquaria in Hawaii Museums in Maui County, Hawaii Oceanaria in the United States 1989 establishments in Hawaii Museums established in 1989 Coral World International's Public Aquariums