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Pilina Olowalu

Resources + Data Hub

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Wire Coral Olowalu is home to a variety of coral species, like wire coral. © Drew Sulock

This page will provide a list of resources relevant to the Olowalu-Ukumehame area that will grow as available.

This page is under construction.

A person in the water wearing goggles and a snorkel smiles at the camera. In the background are three more people also wearing snorkeling equipment.
Olowalu Snorkel Research Many eyes are on the reef at Olowalu, monitoring the status of coral, fish, water quality, and more. © Jill Wirt
A researcher swimming under water uses a camera to take a close-up photo of coral.
Coral Monitoring A researcher photographs coral to track changes over time. © Alana Yurkanin/TNC

Many partners are coming together to learn about and protect Olowalu.

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An aerial view of the Honoapi’ilani Highway running on the shore alongside the teal, turquoise, and deep blue colors of the Olowalu Reef, visible under the water from above.

About the Area

Learn more about threats and hazards, history, natural features, and recreational and human use of the Olowalu-Ukumehame area.

The green, rumpled ridges of the West Maui Mountains tower in the background, with the forested shore of the deep blue ocean in the foreground, under blue sky with broken clouds.

Projects

Learn about the projects active in the Olowalu-Ukumehame area.

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Who We Are

Learn more about Pilina Olowalu, including our guiding principles, goals and objectives.