wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
For some reason this massive healthy plate and pillar, Porites rus coral head had eluded me. I have been looking for this thing. It can be seen from the coral flat area, but I managed to miss it every time I went to look for it. It is possible that it is so big that I mistook it for a flat area of colonies.… Read more “Massive coral head at inner Kawaihae Harbor”
This giant mound coral, Porites lutea, about 10 ft in diameter, is in recovery mode. It is located northwest of Maumae Beach, south of Kawaihae Reef. The fish are 5″-6″ long for scale comparison. They are also located northwest of Maumae Beach, south of Kawaihae Reef.… Read more “Large coral head at Maumae Beach”
Coral colonies replanted on 5.15.17 appear stable.… Read more “status of coral replant by DAR 5.24.17”