The Hawaiʻi Marine Education and Research Center (HawaiiMERC) facilitates education, conservation, and scientific investigation of the marine environment in the Hawaiian Islands. |
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HawaiiMERC is a State of Hawaiʻi and U.S. federally-registered 501c3 non-profit organization that connects communities to timely scientific information on marine ecosystems. We support exploration and research of the marine environment, and we provide opportunities to connect cultural and scientific perspectives for the sustainability of reef ecosystems in South Kona, Hawaiʻi and beyond.
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HawaiiMERC hosts groups for collaborations and hands-on educational experiences. Our state-of-the-art facility supports scuba, nitrox, trimix, and rebreather diving. Our imaging group provides underwater and drone photography and videography. Our small boat facility supports operations in remote areas.
Daytime ocean access is close to HawaiiMERC, and boat access is available to cover larger areas around the Big Island.
HawaiiMERC is partnered with Paʻa Pono Miloliʻi, Hawaiʻi State Division of Aquatic Resources, NOAA Fisheries, and other groups working together to sustain the South Kona reef ecosystem and coastal environment.
Daytime ocean access is close to HawaiiMERC, and boat access is available to cover larger areas around the Big Island.
HawaiiMERC is partnered with Paʻa Pono Miloliʻi, Hawaiʻi State Division of Aquatic Resources, NOAA Fisheries, and other groups working together to sustain the South Kona reef ecosystem and coastal environment.
OUR PROGRAMS
Science & CultureWe connect science and cultural perspectives for sustainability
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Reef Safe OutreachWe inform and incentivize the public on how to protect coral reefs
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Reef MonitoringWe assist long-term monitoring of Hawaiian reefs
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Reef TalksWe tailor presentations on Hawaii’s unique reef ecosystems
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Coral ResearchWe collaborate on projects to assess coral and reef fish health
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Tech Diving SupportWe provide technical diving support to explore reefs
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PARTNERS
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