wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
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9.1.2015 Coral bleaching started at this location, and mound and lobe corals were photographed. The water temperature is 84F-86F. Last year, the bleaching events on other islands were much worse. This is much worse this year at this location than last. A 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 learned 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”