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Will NOAA’s Race To Make Papah膩naumoku膩kea A National Sanctuary Survive Trump? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Will NOAA’s Race To Make Papah膩naumoku膩kea A National Sanctuary Survive Trump?

The added protection for the environmentally and culturally sensitive area in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is set to take effect in March.

Public Should Weigh In On Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans To Splash Down Near 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Public Should Weigh In On Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans To Splash Down Near 贬补飞补颈驶颈

Federal authorities have not required a thorough review, or consultation with Hawaiian stakeholders, for Starship驶s proposed landing zones.

What’s In A Name? Scientists Are Tying Hawaiian Islands Back To Their Roots Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

What’s In A Name? Scientists Are Tying Hawaiian Islands Back To Their Roots

A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

VIDEO: Behind The Story 鈥 Guardians Of The Deep Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

VIDEO: Behind The Story 鈥 Guardians Of The Deep

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papah膩naumoku膩kea Marine National Monument.

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside 贬补飞补颈驶颈’s Most Protected Place Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside 贬补飞补颈驶颈’s Most Protected Place

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papah膩naumoku膩kea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papah膩naumoku膩kea remains protected.

Government Bureaucracy Complicates Maui’s Response To Sea Level Rise Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2024

Government Bureaucracy Complicates Maui’s Response To Sea Level Rise

Conflicting guidance from permitting agencies makes it harder for the county to save or move roads threatened by the ocean.

Increase In Trophy-Sized Fish Documented Around Marine Protected Areas (Courtesy: Tri Nguyen)

Increase In Trophy-Sized Fish Documented Around Marine Protected Areas

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

Oahu Coral Group Gears Up To Help Maui’s Battered Reefs Kuleana Coral Restoration

Oahu Coral Group Gears Up To Help Maui’s Battered Reefs

Started by fishermen and firefighters, Kuleana Coral Restoration prioritizes workforce development to aid coral reefs stressed by warming oceans, urban runoff and more.