wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
Update 11.17.2022. Water visibility is still murky. Floating debris is mostly dissipated. The sediment of small and large branches, other organic material and goat pellets are still visible at hightide lines. Heavier branches and organic materials settled on the bottom along the shore soon after the runoffs are still there. We do not know what government agencies are responsible for the beach cleanup.… Read more “sediment runoff events 10.5 and 10.6.2022”
This Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) was a good find today. 9.12.2022
In the calm water of Kawaihae harbor, coral growth is different than in areas with more wave actions. At first glance, these coral colonies appear to be another species. They are similar to a cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina)’s branching. But, these are finger corals (Porites compressa). Their branches can fuse.
