coral health – kawaihae reef

2024-05-252024-09-18

Post 05102024 flashfloods brief coral survey

Update 09182027

Road repair is the responsibility of DLNR and not DOT Harbors, according to DOT personnel.

Update 08212024

The images below show the washed-out road near the gulch’s outflow. The road appeared to be constructed on coral fill without protective measures against the potential for flash floods. ( The map base does not show the most current condition).… Read more “Post 05102024 flashfloods brief coral survey”

2024-04-082024-04-09

Coral replant progress

This 6cm coral was replanted by DAR on 5.15.2017.

On average, coral growth is between 3.4 and 4cm a year. Of course, this measurement is only length and width. We do not even attempt to calculate the growth in the Z direction.… Read more “Coral replant progress”

2023-09-092023-12-19

short survey of kawaihae reef inner harbor 972023

This is a short survey of the Kawaihae Reef at inner Kawaihae Harbor. The route is as shown. This survey on 9.7.2023 is to show the coral density and health of this reef. Corals are much more dense and healthier inside than outside the harbor.

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