Scientists say one-fourth of the ocean's fish depend on healthy coral reefs, which also protect shoreline communities from powerful waves during storms. One of Hawaii’s oldest stories ...

Within days, the University of Hawaii at Manoa began setting up a ... s community to understand the stresses that can affect coral-reef health. We formed a team and started to work out what ...

Of all coral reef ecosystems, Hawaii’s reefs stand out as one of the most unique and endemic on Earth. The Hawaiian Islands’ geographical isolation has resulted in high levels of endemism ...

Scientists say one fourth the ocean’s fish depend on healthy coral reefs, which also protect shoreline communities from powerful waves during storms. One of Hawaii’s oldest stories ...

as part of a $225,000 Coral Reef Initiative grant that Hawaii received from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Hawaii Coastal Zone Management ...

KAWAIHAE — More than 60 percent of U.S. coral reefs are found in the extended Hawaiian Island chain. The main Hawaiian Islands include more than 4,000 acres of coral reef habitat. Knowing this ...

“Thankfully, the council agreed with the land board and did the right thing under the law.” “This is good news. Hawaii’s coral reefs are already in trouble from climate change, and we can’t let the ...

the Center’s Hawaii director. “Coral reefs are so important to Hawaii, and they support our ocean’s biodiversity and protect our coasts. The federal government has a legal and moral responsibility to ...

Adults grow up to three feet long, and they are one of the most important predators on the Hawaiian coral reefs. They eat small fish and can chase them down with great bursts of speed. The more ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities, according to new research using novel underwater infrared ...

Just as the Hawaiian coral reefs were showing remarkable resiliency and making a recovery, they are faced with yet another event in 2019. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...