Water temperature has cooled to 80F and has remained cooler from the start of November 2015. Trade winds are back and mound corals are showing signs of recovery by showing bright brown colors. These corals were bleached completely Mid October 2015. The effect is almost similar to being air brushed. Good news.
See: NOAA temperature for Kawaihae from October 12 – November 12 ,2015
wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef