Hawksbill Sea Turtles in Hawai’i Island’s Harbors
We contributed to a dataset published by Cheryl King of Hawaiian Hawksbill Conservation for the 44th International Sea Turtle Symposium. It was held for the first time in Kailua Kona from February 28 to March 6, 2026.
Sightings included 17 Hawksbill sea turtles in Kawaihae Harbor and 18 in Honokohau Harbor, totaling 35.… Read more “Hawksbill Sea Turtles in Hawai’i Island’s Harbors”
Antler Coral Exceeds Average Annual Growth
As expected, this Antler Coral grew at least 5 cm annually or perhaps even more than the average, as shown. I have organized the images as best as I could, given the underwater conditions.
Estimating or measuring growth height is challenging because living things like coral grow in complex ways.… Read more “Antler Coral Exceeds Average Annual Growth”
Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles Hooked and Entangled
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