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 ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto Researchers in Hawaii used structures that mimic coral reefs to study aquatic life — and they found four new species. The new species are all types of sponges ...

Maui Ocean Center / EVAN PASCUAL photo In the vast Pacific Ocean, Hawaii’s coral reefs reign as one of nature’s greatest marvels, home to some of the world’s most unique marine animals.

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 ...

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources reports five incidents on Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Molokai.

a former alternate member of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council, during public comment. “This just does not make sense.” Texas residents who ...

“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 ...

An Oahu man faces federal charges after he allegedly ran an illegal aquarium fish smuggling operation with non-native, endangered species and protected Hawaii reef fish for sale starting at $300 each.

Within days, the University of Hawaii at Manoa began setting up a ... s community to understand the stresses that can affect coral-reef health. We formed a team and started to work out what ...

Adults grow up to three feet long, and they are one of the most important predators on the Hawaiian coral reefs. They eat small fish and can chase them down with great bursts of speed. The more ...