wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
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9.1.2015 Coral bleaching has started at this location, mound and lobe corals are photographed. Water temperature is 84F-86F. Last year the bleaching event on other islands were much worst. This is much worst this year at this location than last. Temperature of 84-86F was recorded on 8.16.2015.… Read more “Coral Bleaching at Kawaihae Reef 9.1.2015”
In the song Kaulana Kawaihae, lyrics by Kailihune Alama Na’ai, made famous by Iz Kamalawiwo’Ole, there is a verse “E’oleo Mai Kahiko Mai O Puakailima” translated as telling from old times of Pua ka Ilima. I learn that this was an island where the ilima flower grew in the kawaihae reef area before it was covered up or destroyed.… Read more “kawaihae reef introduction”