Links to external media news regarding coral reefs
New approach to restore coral reefs on mass scale kicks off in Hawai‘i
Scientists just discovered a sea creature as large as two basketball courts. Here’s what it looks like.
coral reef news
explore porites rus canyons
The Kawaihae Reef has spurs, reef features that reach like fingers out over the sand, forming small, narrow canyons. This highlighted area has Porites rus or plate and pillar coral that colonized it. P. rus colonies here mainly formed plates on the walls of the canyons.… Read more “explore porites rus canyons”
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”