The water at the breakwall on both outside and inside the harbor has a green cast to it. The effect of the storm run offs may still have lingering affects. Coral bleaching can be seen from shore.… Read more “Greener water at Kawaihae, Hawaii”
Coral Bleaching at Kawaihae Reef 9.1.2015
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9.1.2015 Coral bleaching has started at this location, mound and lobe corals are photographed. Water temperature is 84F-86F. Last year the bleaching event on other islands were much worst. This is much worst this year at this location than last. Temperature of 84-86F was recorded on 8.16.2015.… Read more “Coral Bleaching at Kawaihae Reef 9.1.2015”
kawaihae reef introduction
In the song Kaulana Kawaihae, lyrics by Kailihune Alama Na’ai, made famous by Iz Kamalawiwo’Ole, there is a verse “E’oleo Mai Kahiko Mai O Puakailima” translated as telling from old times of Pua ka Ilima. I learn that this was an island where the ilima flower grew in the kawaihae reef area before it was covered up or destroyed.… Read more “kawaihae reef introduction”