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Can 1,500 Scientists All Be Wrong? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Can 1,500 Scientists All Be Wrong?

They sent President Obama a letter urging him to expand Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Live Video From Deep In Marianas Courtesy: NOAA/Screenshot

Live Video From Deep In Marianas

Scientists are live-streaming video from their cruise through an unknown part of the world.

Senator To Propose Oxybenzone Ban Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Senator To Propose Oxybenzone Ban

Hawaii Sen. Will Espero said he’ll introduce the measure in January.

Why You Should Check Your Sunscreen Label Right Now Courtesy: DLNR

Why You Should Check Your Sunscreen Label Right Now

Scientists say oxybenzone, an active ingredient in many sunscreens and other personal care products, is killing coral reefs.

Offshore Energy: Could Wind And Waves Power Oahu? Courtesy: Principle Power

Offshore Energy: Could Wind And Waves Power Oahu?

Federal officials are seeking information and proposals that could help Hawaii achieve its 100 percent renewable mandate.

Should Scientists Researching Oceans Also Help Save Them? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Should Scientists Researching Oceans Also Help Save Them?

Aulani Wilhelm, who helped create a massive marine national monument, calls for expanding protections.

Leader Makes Plea for Expanding Monument As Coral Symposium Starts NOAA

Leader Makes Plea for Expanding Monument As Coral Symposium Starts

Palau’s president backs Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument proposal as NOAA officials warn about unprecedented coral bleaching.

Recognition For Nainoa Thompson Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Recognition For Nainoa Thompson

The National Geographic Society’s Hubbard Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to scientific research, exploration and conservation.

Coral Reefs In the Spotlight As Research Project, Symposium Loom Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Coral Reefs In the Spotlight As Research Project, Symposium Loom

Experts will talk about the plight of reefs at an Honolulu conference just as researchers look to revolutionize how they’re studied.

Would Hawaii Marine Monument Expansion Hurt The Tuna Industry? Courtesy: NOAA Fisheries

Would Hawaii Marine Monument Expansion Hurt The Tuna Industry?

Conservationists question the claim of the longline fleet — and many state legislators — that the proposal represents a $7 million loss for fishing.