This is our analysis of sea temperature at the Kawaihae Reef during the Super El Niño event in 2026. Our experience is limited to observations of the 2014–2016 El Niño events. We paid attention in those years because the corals in our waters were turning white. In 2014, the impact at Kawaihae was minimal compared with the other Hawaiian Islands.… Read more “2026 El Niño Sea Temperature Analysis for Coral bleaching warning at Kawaihae Reef”
Kawaihae Harbor Future Pier 3 proposed locations
We recently submitted our comments on the latest Kawaihae Harbor Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment 2026, which you can view here. Our main concern has always been the health of the reef, especially with the plans for increased reef dredging and destruction at HDOT Kawaihae Harbor’s future Pier 3. We noticed that the DEA excluded Pier 3 from its Cumulative Impacts section.… Read more “Kawaihae Harbor Future Pier 3 proposed locations”
Comments to the DEA on Kawaihae Harbor Improvements 2026
We submitted our comments, questions, and suggestions to HDOT Harbors regarding their new project at Kawaihae Harbor. You can view the Draft Environmental Assessment,DEA, here. You can also read about it in the newspaper here.
The image below shows the scope of work for this project.
Here are our highlights and summary.… Read more “Comments to the DEA on Kawaihae Harbor Improvements 2026”