Courtesy: George Balazs
George Balazs: Sea Turtle Conservation Hinges On Cultural Awareness
The retired biologist says he never thought he would live long enough to see the once endangered species make such a strong recovery.
Grace Cajski/Civil Beat/2023
1 Million Sea Urchins Have Now Been Deployed To Eat Kaneohe’s Invasive Seaweeds
It’s not easy rearing all those urchins at the Oahu-based hatchery but the scientists keep getting better at it.
Courtesy: DLNR DAR
Lab-Grown Corals Help Restore Damaged Reef In Hanauma Bay
The project demonstrated how it may be possible to restore larger areas much more quickly than would happen naturally.
Courtesy: DLNR
Discovering This New Plant Species On Maui Was Serendipity
A team of scientists remains committed to preventing species from going extinct in Hawaii.
Courtesy: Jason Patterson
Haunani Kane Is Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hawaiian Scientists
The geologist, educator and voyager is tackling climate challenges with community-based solutions.
Wende Nishimoto/Civil Beat/2022
Hiki I Ka Hōʻano Hou ʻIa ʻAna O Ka Mahiiʻa Kuʻuna Ke Lawelawe Hou I Ka ʻAmaʻAma I Ke Pākaukau ʻAina Ahiahi
ʻO ka hoʻomohala ʻana i ka mahi ʻamaʻama ʻana ma kēia wā, hiki paha ia ke mālama pono i ko Ჹɲʻ mau kai, ke hoʻokahua i ka lako ʻai a ke hoʻomau i ka moʻomeheu Ჹɲʻ — akā, hiki anei ia mea ke lanakila ma luna o nā ālaina hou?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Innovations In Ancient Aquaculture Could Bring Striped Mullet Back To The Dinner Table
Recent developments in growing striped mullet could help conserve Hawaii’s oceans, establish food security and perpetuate Hawaiian culture — but can they overcome new challenges?