#Kahalu’u Bay
Update: Judge grants temporary order keeping status quo at Kahaluʻu Bay for surf schools
According to the plaintiffs in the court filing — Kona Mike’s Surf Adventures LLC, Surf Lessons Hawai’i LLC (doing business as Hawai’i Lifeguard Surf Instructors), Kona Adventure Division Inc. and Tifani Stegehuis — if the court doesn’t intervene, it will result in loss of business, and livelihoods, and likely shuttering of their schools.
Kahalu‘u Bay Sees ‘Dramatic Drop’ in Oxybenzone Levels
Laboratory tests confirm that oxybenzone, an active ingredient found in many common sunscreens, is contributing to coral decline.
Mariners Asked to Avoid Kahalu‘u Bay for Coral Spawning
Environmental stressors and very high ocean temperatures impacted West Hawaiʻi in 2015 and again at the end of 2019, causing catastrophic bleaching and mortality for more than 90% of the Kahaluʻu Bay population.
ReefTeach Volunteer Orientation Set for March 16
ReefTeachers educate visitors at Kahalu‘u Bay about reef etiquette to protect its vulnerable marine ecosystem.
Partial Closure of Beach Park Due to Coral Spawning
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2, 2018, due to anticipated coral spawning events.
ReefTeach Volunteers Training, April 19
ReefTeachers educate visitors at Kahalu‘u Bay about “reef etiquette” to protect the vulnerable marine ecosystem.
Kahalu’u Bay: Big Island Snorkeling at its Best
Not only is Kahalu’u Bay one of the best places on the Big Island for snorkeling, but the bay and its surrounding areas hold significant historical and cultural value to the coastline of Ali’i Drive.
DLNR Proposes Rule Changes for Kahaluu Bay
The State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources has proposed rules changes for Kahaluu Bay.
Volunteers Sought for ReefTeach Program
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center is seeking volunteers for its ReefTeach program.
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center’s April Turtle Talk
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center will hold its next Turtle Talk with Rachel Silverman on April 14.
