Coral reefs that are already stressed have a more difficult time recovering from bleaching events. A key stressor for coral reefs in Kona and around the world is us — humans.

Damaged coral reef off Kona leads to $100K settlement between state, luxury yacht owners By Star-Advertiser staff Sept. 1, 2020 ...

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Along with building a new coral propagation and reef restoration facility in Kailua-Kona, Greg Asner says the ‘Āko‘ako‘a program will collaborate with government agencies and offer “multimodal ...

The vibrant coral reefs of Kona add to the Big Island’s beauty. The lush rainforests of Hilo make the experience unique, and ...

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KEALAKEKUA BAY, Hawai’i island–The Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) took part in a second collaborative coral restoration project ...

Ecologist warns sudden coral bleaching is "like pulling the plug on a TV" 02:58 Jarrod Taylor has been diving in the waters off the coast of Honolulu for 20 years, and he has witnessed a seismic ...

Twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, the brilliant blue water of Kealakekua Bay is popular with visitors who want to snorkel among its marine life and learn Hawaiian history.