Hawaii Marine Education and Research Center

HawaiiMERC is a State of Hawaiʻi and U.S. federal 501(c)3 non-profit organization that connects communities to timely scientific information on marine ecosystems. Our 100% volunteer team supports research of the coastal and marine environment, and provides opportunities to connect cultural and scientific perspectives for the sustainability of coastal and reef ecosystems in South Kona, Hawaiʻi and beyond.

HawaiiMERC supports group collaborations and hands-on educational experiences. Our facility supports community meetings, education, and local field work. 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.

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