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The Hawaiʻi Marine Education and Research Center (HawaiiMERC) facilitates education, conservation, and scientific investigation of the marine environment in the Hawaiian Islands. ​
HawaiiMERC is a State of Hawaiʻi and U.S. federal 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.
​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 team provides underwater and drone photography and videography. Our small boat facility supports operations in remote areas.

Daytime ocean access is near 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.
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Hawaii Marine Education and Research Center

OUR PROGRAMS

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Science & Culture

We connect science and cultural perspectives for sustainability
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Reef Safe Outreach

We inform and incentivize the public on how to protect coral reefs
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Reef Monitoring

We assist long-term monitoring of Hawaiian reefs
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Reef Talks

We tailor presentations on Hawaii’s unique reef ecosystems
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Coral Research

We collaborate on projects to assess coral and reef fish health
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Tech Diving Support

We provide technical diving support to explore reefs
 

P​ARTNERS

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SPONSERS

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HawaiiMERC is a State of Hawaii and U.S. federal 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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