Biologists, using a technique that explores both genes and structural characteristics, have introduced 10 new species of marine sponge. Despite their distinction as one of Earth's oldest lifeforms and ...

In a succession of studies published this week and last month in the journals PeerJ and Zootaxa, researchers at Hawai'i ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

the Center’s Hawaii director. “Time is running out to save our coral reefs and the rich marine biodiversity they support. Hawaii’s coral reefs urgently need protection. Cauliflower coral, which is ...

KAWAIHAE — More than 60 percent of U.S. coral reefs are found in the extended Hawaiian Island chain. The main Hawaiian Islands include more than 4,000 acres of coral reef habitat. Knowing this ...

the Center’s Hawaii director. “Coral reefs are so important to Hawaii, and they support our ocean’s biodiversity and protect our coasts. The federal government has a legal and moral responsibility to ...

"These canaries have been dying now for 40 years." 4. The Hawaiian reefs Hawaii's coral reefs make up 85% of American coral reefs, according to the Coral Reef Alliance. The reefs are particularly ...

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