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Rising Seas Could Displace Thousands Of Ewa Beach Residents
A new report demonstrates the vulnerability of the Oahu coastline from climate change and beach erosion.
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Should Tourists Be Brought To Snorkeling Hot Spot By The Busloads?
Roberts Hawaii contemplated becoming the “Official Hanauma Bay Shuttle Service,” but the proposal was opposed by Friends of Hanauma Bay.
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Search Over For Man Swept To Sea
The聽visitor from Chicago was taking pictures at Queen’s Bath on Kauai.
Courtesy: James Watt
Hawaiians Press Obama To Expand NW Islands Marine Monument
William Aila, Nainoa Thompson,聽Kamana鈥榦pono Crabbe are among those who want the president to enlarge Papahanaumokuakea.
Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard
Fire Forces 42 People To Abandon Ship
UPDATED: Responding from Honolulu,聽U.S. Coast Guard is en route to site 1,800 miles south of isles.
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Feds Want To Hear From You About Whitetip Sharks
The shark’s fins are highly valued as a delicacy in Asian markets, the primary reason behind overfishing.
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Measure For Sunscreen Testing Progresses
A legislative proposal would provide the University of Hawaii with funds to study the effect sunscreen has on coral reefs.
Courtesy: NASA
Visitor Drowns Snorkeling On Kauai
The Oregon man was found unresponsive off of the south shore.
Daniel Wagner/NOAA
New Limu Species Discovered In Hawaii
Four new types of algae were found deep in the ocean off of the northwestern Hawaiian islands.
Courtesy: Terry Lilley
Kauai Lifeguards Rescue Local Man In Huge Surf Off Lumahai
The 29-year-old Hanalei man was聽swept out to sea off the north shore Wednesday. A marine biologist said dozens of other beachgoers were endangered.