wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
As expected, this Antler Coral grew at least 5 cm annually or perhaps even more than the average, as shown. I have organized the images as best as I could, given the underwater conditions.
Estimating or measuring growth height is challenging because living things like coral grow in complex ways.… Read more “Antler Coral Exceeds Average Annual Growth”
This is a supplemental post to track the growth of the Antler coral as reported here.
On May 18, 2025, USACE surveyed the dolphin piers at Kawaihae Harbor ( see here). They used a small boat that allowed personnel to access those piers. An antler coral, Pocillopora grandis, colony was seen damaged soon afterward. … Read more “Antler Coral Recovery Monitor at Dolphin Pier 2”
On May 18, 2025, USACE surveyed the dolphin piers at Kawaihae Harbor ( see here). They used a small boat that allowed personnel to access those piers. An antler coral, Pocillopora grandis, colony was seen damaged soon afterward. The two events may be connected.
The most intact broken piece was retrieved and replaced securely without adhesive.… Read more “Antler Coral Damage and Recovery at Dolphin Pier 2”