This map shows an area documented with photos dating from 09.28.2014 to date. We are seeing the recovery; however, looking back through the old photos, we lost a great deal. The colonies were observed in the period from September 2015 to shortly afterward. The period from 2015 until when these coral heads were stripped bare was not documented.… Read more “coral monitor area 1(9.2014 to 8.2022)”
hulakai’s fourth grounding
Last week strong trades pushed the Hulakai sailboat off its mooring for the fourth time. Days passed before I was able to survey the damage to the coral. The boat is docked, but its mooring chains, anchor and buoys are left on the coral reef. Again I was the first to notify DAR.… Read more “hulakai’s fourth grounding”
threatened and endangered resident species map
This map shows ranges of threatened or endangered resident species and will be continually updated.
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