Lately, there’s been a great deal of buzz about the health of Maui’s coral reefs. While not a new topic–the reefs have been threatened for many years–there are nonprofits, watersheds, scientists and marine biologists, Maui County officials and state departments like the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources working to sustain […]
An evening with Wyland at Wyland Galleries Lahaina
This Saturday, Dec. 26, you can spend an evening with marine life artist Wyland at his Wyland Galleries Lahaina. A trailblazer blending his passion for art and conservation, Wyland has become renowned for both. His art spans various mediums, including murals, sculpture and photography. 6-10pm. Wyland Galleries Lahaina (711 Front St., Lahaina); 808-667-2285, Signaturegalleries.com -Marina Satoafaiga (@sandtothecity) Photo: […]
U.S. Navy agrees to limit underwater training in Hawaii, California waters to protect whales, dolphins
Looks like it’s no longer full steam ahead for the U.S. Navy when it comes to its military exercises in the Pacific, the nonprofit environmental law organization Earthjustice announced yesterday. In an historic federal court settlement, the Navy has agreed to limit its use mid-frequency sonar and explosive underwater demolitions during its military training exercises […]
Eh Concierge! Think of the turtles, brah!
Eh concierge! With all the wonderful things to do on Maui, did you really have to tell visitors where the sea turtles haul-up? Is nothing sacred? Sure, you’ll get better tips, but at what cost? The sea turtles have it hard enough. They are not here solely for our entertainment. They’re trying to rest. And […]
County Of Maui Thinking About Banning Styrofoam Containers
The ubiquitous plate lunch has found a home in large polystyrene (known commercially as Styrofoam) containers since the dawn of time (or perhaps a bit later). But for those of you who largely subsist on large quantities of chicken katsu and loco moco, be warned that we may be living in the final days […]
Activity Guys Should Love The Reef
Eh activity guys: You all say you’re concerned about marine life. How about all of the sunscreen your customers are wearing while snorkeling? Or how about your customers stepping on the reef and killing coral? Or how about the pollutants from your boats that give green sea turtles tumors? I overheard one of your minions […]