Three strikes. The boat Hulakai broke from its mooring in Kawaihae Harbor possibly from strong wind as Hurricane Lane passes offshore. When I arrived around 11: 15 AM, the Fire Department helicopter hovering above, fire truck and other emergency vehicles, DLNR police officers and on-onlookers were gathering. The owner of Hulakai was been questioned by officers. … Read more “hulakai grounded third time in the same spot on coral reef 8.24.2018”
status of coral replant by DAR 5.24.17
Coral colonies replanted on 5.15.17 appear stable.… Read more “status of coral replant by DAR 5.24.17”
DAR coral replant and inner harbor reef status
Lindsey Kramer of Division of Aquatic Resources, DAR and assistant Julia Rose of Nature Conservancy spend over two hours on May 10,2017 replanting coral on the inner harbor of Kawaihae Reef. We were out on a calm day with fair visibility. This area is recovering nicely . My estimate is about 20% of the condition and coverage prior to the Global Bleaching Event of 2015 and August 2015 Flash Flood.… Read more “DAR coral replant and inner harbor reef status”