Kawaihae reef – Page 16

Paintings and aerial photos

Kahuahai, from the residence of Mr. French, 1855, watercolour by James Gay Sawkins

The image above shows silting caused by winter waves or leeching from newly formed land. Coral reefs in those areas are still mostly barren from porites or other hard coral.… Read more “archives”

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Status of Kawaihae Reef inner harbor 9.4.2016

Kawaihae Reef inner harbor condition as seen in May 2014. The August 17, 2015, flash flood in this area covered the entire inner harbor reef with silt. A major global bleaching event had just begun for the Kawaihae Reef when the runoff smothered it. Normally, corals in the protected harbor were very healthy and dense, in contrast to those outside the break wall.… Read more “Status of Kawaihae Reef inner harbor 9.4.2016”

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water temperature comparison for August 2015 and 2016

Here is a comparison of the water temperature for Kawaihae Reef for the month of August in 2015 and 2016. August 2016 temperature range is similar to last year’s in the first part of the month, but remained cooler than last year through the end of the month. Tropical Storm Madeline has passed south of the Big Island and is heading east.NOAA… Read more “water temperature comparison for August 2015 and 2016”