Coral reefs are vital for ocean ecosystems, supporting a quarter of all marine species, but there are many increasing threats to the health of the world’s coral, and Hawai‘i’s coral specifically. In 1999, The Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR)...
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Written by Communications Coordinator Alicia Wood Molokini is a partially submerged volcanic crater that is protected as both a Marine Life Conservation District and a Hawaiʻi State Seabird Sanctuary with a limited number of vessels allowed to moor inside. It...
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Coral reefs around the world are in danger. Local and global stressors such as climate change, ocean acidification and land pollution are causing our reefs to disappear at an alarming rate. These living structures support one of the most biodiverse...
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Reef Safe SunscreenSpray Sunscreen The chance to explore the warm, bright blue waters and vibrant coral reefs of Maui is one of the biggest draws for visitors to our island paradise. It's nothing short of magical to watch colorful reef...
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MORE ON THIS: It is easy to see the beauty of coral reefs when snorkeling or diving during the day, but have you ever seen the colors of coral at night? Coral reefs are known to put on a light...
Read More Maui truly is blessed in being surrounded by an underwater wonderland. In addition to hosting one of the largest concentrations of humpback whales during their birthing season in the world, we are also lucky to have the chance to see...
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Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) was recently contacted by WHALE Environmental Services LLC and asked if we were interested in a collaboration, as this Oahu-based company was planning to undertake a pilot project to survey the West Maui coral reefs. PWF was...
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