This is a visual survey of the remaining coral reef and coral that re-populate the man-made beach in the Kawaihae Harbor since the harbor was constructed after destroying the Kawaihae Reef in 1959. This little reef is in the path and location of the proposed new Pier 3 to be built as planned by 2035.… Read more “kawaihae harbor beach reef survey raw”
coral bleaching warning september 2019
we are under a coral bleaching warning as per NOAA alert.
Small patches of Cauliflower Coral are bleaching as observed north of Hapuna Beach on Sep 2, 2019. Last week of August 2019, showed temperatures above 85F for multiple days from Aug 28th to Sep 3rd.… Read more “coral bleaching warning september 2019”
Isolated coral bleaching at Hapuna and Mauna kea beach
Corals are known to bleach from time to time, so it is too early to say if this is a trend for the warmer water months of summer in Hawaii. Kawaihae, Hawaii ‘s water temperature during May 2016 has reached 81.9°F for many more days then May 2015.… Read more “Isolated coral bleaching at Hapuna and Mauna kea beach”