Scientists say one-fourth of the ocean's fish depend on healthy coral reefs, which also protect shoreline communities from powerful waves during storms. One of Hawaii’s oldest stories ...

Of all coral reef ecosystems, Hawaii’s reefs stand out as one of the most unique and endemic on Earth. The Hawaiian Islands’ geographical isolation has resulted in high levels of endemism ...

When coral feed on larger quantities of zooplankton, it makes them stronger and more likely to be resilient against certain ...

The yellow tang (top) and Hawaiian cleaner wrasse (bottom) are among Hawaii’s diverse families of reef fish, many of which have connections to Hawaii’s culture and past. — Maui Ocean Center ...

“If there are still healthy corals in Hawaii in 50 years, I hope it will be because we’ve been able to build off the work I’ve done through my Ph.D. and applied to other corals on our reefs ...

as part of a $225,000 Coral Reef Initiative grant that Hawaii received from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Hawaii Coastal Zone Management ...

Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of ...

The park released a full list of close encounter experiences offered in 2025 which includes the newest “Shark Snorkel” and ...

“This is a huge win for me and my family and for our way of life,” said Miloli‘i fisherman Wilfred “Willie” Kaupiko, who has been fighting for over 30 years to protect West Hawaii reefs from the ...

In the first public hearing of the new term, senators discussed a bill to ban the importation of skincare products that ...