DAR – kawaihae reef

2024-10-072024-10-22

What do you do if a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is in danger?

To answer this question, we have started a process and will update it as it progresses. We contacted a Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resource, DAR staff member. She mentioned NOAA and ESA, the Endangered Species Act in her email.

Update 2024.10.09

Irene K. Kelly
Sea Turtle Recovery Coordinator
NOAA Fisheries – Pacific Islands Region

Irene responded, ” We are aware that hawksbills like to live in harbors statewide.Unfortuately… Read more “What do you do if a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is in danger?”

2024-04-082024-11-22

Coral replant progress

This 6cm coral was replanted by DAR on 5.15.2017.

On average, coral growth is between 3.4 and 4cm a year. Of course, this measurement is only length and width. We do not even attempt to calculate the growth in the Z direction.… Read more “Coral replant progress”

2018-08-252019-12-01

hulakai grounded third time in the same spot on coral reef 8.24.2018

Three strikes. The boat Hulakai broke from its mooring in Kawaihae Harbor possibly from strong wind as Hurricane Lane passes offshore. When I arrived around 11: 15 AM, the Fire Department helicopter hovering above, fire truck and other emergency vehicles, DLNR police officers and on-onlookers were gathering. The owner of Hulakai was been questioned by officers. … Read more “hulakai grounded third time in the same spot on coral reef 8.24.2018”