#Limu

New UH research shows invasive seaweeds thrive in nearshore waters with high salt level, outcompeting native species

Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.

A University of Hawai‘i study may reveal a new way to monitor health of reefs

A study co-led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa doctoral student revealed that each type of coral and algae from a reef off O‘ahu shores produced a unique suite of chemical compounds that could provide insight into how healthy the reef organisms are.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green enacts laws to protect beaches, shorelines, public land

New laws will provide resources for conservation, enact measures to assist with management and enforcement, and preserve the environment for future generations.