#hawaii Coral Reefs

Pandemic drop in visitors to Molokini increased reef fish

The sudden drop in visitors to one of the world’s most popular snorkeling spots provided scientists with a unique opportunity.

New eDNA Technology Used to Assess Coral Reefs

Scientists at the UH Mānoa have developed a technique for measuring the amount of living coral on a reef by analyzing DNA in small samples of seawater.

Gov. Ige Signs Bill Banning Certain Sunscreens

Gov. David Ige signed SB 2571, Act 104—prohibiting the sale, offer of sale, and distribution of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate in Hawai‘i, beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

Former Big Island Student Protecting Corals

As a child growing up on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, Narrissa Spies thought the classroom and beach were two separate and distinct places.

Joint House Hearing Held on Reef Protection

Featured topics included coral bleaching, overfishing, and pollution.