Of all coral reef ecosystems, Hawaii’s reefs stand out as one of the most unique and endemic on Earth. The Hawaiian Islands’ geographical isolation has resulted in high levels of endemism ...

The coral reef of Moku o Loʻe surprises us daily with ... and their names come from Native Hawaiian stories. 'Lo'e,' for example, was the sister of three brothers who kept honesty within the ...

Maui Ocean Center / EVAN PASCUAL photo In the vast Pacific Ocean, Hawaii’s coral reefs reign as one of nature’s greatest marvels, home to some of the world’s most unique marine animals.

Researchers in Hawaii used structures that mimic coral reefs to study aquatic life — and they found four new species. The new species are all types of sponges, “grubby little” creatures that ...

"These canaries have been dying now for 40 years." 4. The Hawaiian reefs Hawaii's coral reefs make up 85% of American coral reefs, according to the Coral Reef Alliance. The reefs are particularly ...

A federal court today struck down the U.S. government’s refusal to grant critical protection to threatened coral species. The ...

Ungos, a 2023 marine biology graduate from Florida, said learning to “malama ‘aina,” or care for the land, is a crucial part ...

Moana star Auli'i Cravalho talks about her new documentary, Reef Builders, her passion for restoring the coral reefs, plus ...

“This is a huge win for me and my family and for our way of life,” said Miloli‘i fisherman Wilfred “Willie” Kaupiko, who has been fighting for over 30 years to protect West Hawaii reefs from the ...