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Scientists are racing against time in their effort to assist the evolution of corals so they are more resilient to climate change and pinpoint what is harming reefs in Hawaii and worldwide.

In a race against time, Hawaii researchers are experimenting with breeding “super coral” to counter the effects of climate change on the world’s reefs

Watch the birth and development of a coral reef.

Bob Richmond, director of the Kewalo Marine Laboratory, walks us through the devastation to coral reefs over the past few years.

UPDATED: It’s the first such fine against an operator of spinner dolphin tours, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.

UPDATED Justices rule the state’s practice of approving all properly prepared applications is inadequate.

The 92 drowning deaths in 2016 represented a slight decrease from the previous year, but was slightly above average for the decade.

Responding to a lawsuit and presidential proclamation, the Pacific fishery council is reconsidering what “non-commercial fishing” and “cultural fishing” should mean.

The risks of leaving Kaimana at the popular beach where she was born outweighed the risks of moving her to a remote location on Oahu, officials said.

Opponents of taking the money question whether the county needs its own plan. One said the work should be left to the federal government.