Hawaiian coral reefs may face unprecedented ocean acidification within 30 years, driven by carbon emissions. A new study by University of Hawai‘i researchers shows that even under conservative climate ...

The study revealed that unprecedented levels of ocean acidification are expected around the main Hawaiian Islands within the ...

Increased ocean acidification is harmful to marine life, leading to issues such as weakening the shells and skeletons of ...

Creating a way for tourists and casual oceangoers to flag diseased coral is underway as white syndrome threatens reefs around ...

Coral reefs are rapidly declining worldwide — including here in Hawaiʻi — because of warming water, acidification, coastal ...

HAWAII'S CORAL REEF INSURANCE POLICY—Covers reefs across the eight main Hawaiian Islands through Dec. 31, 2024.—Policy is triggered when tropical storm winds of 50 knots or greater occur in ...

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i (SCH) and the Papahānaumokuākea ...

Coral reefs protect homes on the Kona coast of the Big Island. When The Nature Conservancy took out the insurance policy for Hawaii reefs in 2022, it was the first to do so in the United States ...

Following the Hawaiian idea that the mountain is connected to the sea, the Four Seasons Lanai Resort is the first to have reef-friendly landscaping.

Researchers said Honaunau Bay now has an average of 51 sea urchins per square meter. This is considered to be the highest recorded density on coral reefs anywhere in the world.

Is there colorful coral in Hawaii? Not usually. While Hawaii coral reefs are gorgeous, you won’t find the brightly colored coral that you see in underwater photos in other tropical places.

Feb. 20—Hawaii's coral reefs during hurricane season are now better insured. Hawaii's coral reefs during hurricane season are now better insured. The Nature Conservancy recently announced its ...