In the vast Pacific Ocean, Hawaii's coral reefs stand as a testament to natural beauty and ecological importance. These "rainforests of the sea" are not only visually stunning but are crucial to ...
Researchers from the University of Hawaii are working on an innovative way to protect Hawaii’s reefs from erosion. These ...
A new wildfire appears at least once a week during the most active season, with many leaving lasting implications for tribes ...
The debris and ash that remained after a deadly wildfire last year decimated a historic Maui town now sits in a temporary ...
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, ...
Hawaii was defined in the bill as "all the islands, together with their appurtenant reefs and territorial waters, included in the Territory of Hawaii on the date of enactment of this Act ...
In the evening hours off the Kailua-Kona Coast of Hawaii Island, snorkelers by the dozens jump into the dark ocean. They swim toward bright lights illuminating the water to see reef manta rays ...
Sep. 9, 2024 — A new theory explains how juvenile crown-of-thorns sea stars (commonly known as starfish) can destabilize coral reefs. The 'degraded reef framework' explains how the loss of live ...
In 2021, the state legislature passed a law banning the sale of sunscreens made with the reef-damaging chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate — but these can still be found in some shops in Hawaii.