coral - kawaihae reef

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.

2023-08-292023-12-19

A Brief Visual History of Kawaihae Harbor and The Destructions of the Kawaihae Reef

2022-09-032023-12-19

mimicry of finger coral to cauliflower coral

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.

finger coral Porites compressa — finger coral (*Porites compress*)

cauliflower coral Pocillopora meandrina and finger coral Porites compressa — cauliflower coral (*Pocillopora meandrina* )and finger coral (*Porites compress* )

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