wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
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”
Kawaihae reef has spurs that point outward to the west. These are finger-like reef features that grip the sand in between. Sometimes there are narrow canyons that wind through the spurs and onto the deeper water. At this location, the Porites monticulosa, (plate and knob) corals take up residence.… Read more “porites monticulosa ,plate and knob coral, uncommon”