New research shows that ocean corals previously thought to be at low risk of extinction may be facing risks after all. A team of scientists are challenging the traditional assumption that corals do not face a risk of extinction unless they become very rare or have a very restricted range. Some coral species are abundant across a broad geographic range, but the new findings show … [Read more...] about University of Hawaii Researchers Have Bad News For Coral
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Why a Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council member wants the whales removed from the endangered species list
It’s hard to imagine these days–especially if you’re standing on any south or west-face Maui beach in the winter for more than a minute–but even just 50 years ago there were fewer than 1,500 humpback whales in the North Pacific. Whaling, which devastated whale populations around the world, had largely been banned around the world, but as a species, humpbacks hovered near … [Read more...] about Why a Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council member wants the whales removed from the endangered species list
Earth Day May Be Over But Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons Is Busier Than Ever
Just because Earth Day has passed, that doesn’t mean we can all go back to our fast food meals, sports utility vehicles and 15 gadget chargers. Sure, Maui seems more enlightened than many places on matters like protection for endangered species and clean energy, but on others we can use considerable improvement. To get a read on the county’s environmental situation, I recently … [Read more...] about Earth Day May Be Over But Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons Is Busier Than Ever
Keep The Hawaiian Islands Beautiful Celebrates National Planting Day
On Nov. 2, Keep the Hawaiian Islands Beautiful (KHIB) held a planting project in celebration of Arbor Day at Ka’a Point in Kanaha. After the tsunami that hit Maui from the Japan earthquake back in 2011, Ka’a point sustained some damage and debris was washed up into the area. Mike Perry, a long-time volunteer and Kanaha champion, removed the debris in hopes of restoring the site … [Read more...] about Keep The Hawaiian Islands Beautiful Celebrates National Planting Day
We Explore The On The Wild Side Stick Sculpture By Patrick Dougherty At The Hui Noeau
Kids love sticks. But that’s not quite what the Hui Noeau in Makawao had in mind when they invited renowned artist Patrick Dougherty to Maui to spin his magic stick sculptures on their 10 acres of open space, as part of their Artist in Residence program. No, they actually had a more philanthropic/benevolent goal: “to provide opportunities for local Maui artists to learn through … [Read more...] about We Explore The On The Wild Side Stick Sculpture By Patrick Dougherty At The Hui Noeau