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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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