Special Report

Guardians Of The Deep

Guardians Of The Deep explores the work of marine scientists in Papah膩naumoku膩kea Marine National Monument who study the good, the bad and the ugly found in these protected waters.

Finding new species, protecting native species and researching invasive species were all part of the job on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 three-week cruise this fall. The dive trip spanned the entire 1,200-mile length of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a remote string of islands and atolls enveloped by coral reefs and open ocean.

He Aha Ia Mea He Inoa? Ke Ho驶i Nei N膩 Mea Noi驶i I Ko Hawai驶i Piko

He Aha Ia Mea He Inoa? Ke Ho驶i Nei N膩 Mea Noi驶i I Ko Hawai驶i Piko

Ke ho驶olaha hou nei kekahi papahana i n膩 inoa maoli o ko Hawai驶i mau mea he wahi a he l膩hulu.聽

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

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

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 Hawai驶i’s Most Protected Place

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawai驶i’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

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

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.