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KahaluÊ»u Bay on the Big Island has become a focal point for blending science, tourist education and cultural know-how. So far, hopeful signs abound.

Reefs are paying the price for new housing developments — and state marine protection alone can’t stop human waste from speeding up their demise.

A new facility researches how to make sea creatures more resilient in Native Hawaiian fishponds.

New research from University of Hawaii scientists indicates these protected areas are producing significant numbers of exceptionally long or heavy fish.

A nonprofit organization hauled away mountains of ghosts nets, buoys, floats and plastics from an atoll in marine national monument and plans more cleanup this year.

The state has significant potential for tropical aquaculture production but the industry needs more investment and less bureaucratic red tape.

Some senators say moving aquaculture to another state agency is the answer. Others say it’s about providing the necessary resources.

Longtime leader Kitty Simonds has been recruiting a replacement, although she said she hasn’t yet decided when she’s going to retire.

State support has been lean, but the industry has attracted global recognition for its innovations.

Members of Congress sent a letter seeking accountability for the fishery council’s “transgressions.”