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. federal 501(c)3 non-profit organization that connects communities to timely scientific information on marine ecosystems. We explain and support 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 local field work. Daytime shore-based access to the ocean is located at HawaiiMERC. Our small boat facility supports local operations.
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.
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 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 Hawaiʻi’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 support to explore reefs
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PARTNERS
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SPONSERS
