The lifelong Lahaina, Hawaii, resident spends so ... We’ve never encountered anything like this.” Coral reefs are sometimes called the “rainforests of the sea” because they are so crucial ...

Researchers in Hawaii used structures that mimic coral reefs to study aquatic life — and they found four new species. The new species are all types of sponges, “grubby little” creatures that ...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s study of Hawaii’s deep-sea coral reefs, 43 percent of the documented fish species were endemic, far greater than the 17 ...

With too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes ... During its evolution, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas ...

were dropped into the sea to trap hinalea. These are just a few examples of the living connections between Hawaii, its people and the natural environment. Our coral reef habitats are more than ...

“In August 2023, a wildfire devastated the coastal town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui ... understand the stresses that can affect coral-reef health. We formed a team and started ...

Coral reefs are intrinsic to Hawaiian culture and fundamental to the fabric of local communities. They provide critical habitat for near-shore marine life and natural protection against coastal ...