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 ...

Two Hawaii firefighters and a scientist are behind a Hawaii initiative to build coral reefs, and they are featured in a new ...

These findings contribute to a broadening understanding of sponge biodiversity within the Hawaiian ... coral reefs face unprecedented threats, it is critical to understand coral reef ecosystem ...

"This is our treasure," said Naomi Sodetani, communications specialist with the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve. "The area is still healthy, relatively healthy ...

Ten new species of sponge have been discovered off Hawaii. Researchers identified ... and the "key" role they play in sustaining coral reef ecosystems, marine sponges are vastly understudied.

Scientists and cultural practitioners are working to protect coral reefs and further understand the organisms foundational to ...

Hawaiian coral reefs also drive tourism, one of Hawai‘i’s primary economic engines. It is therefore critical to eliminate as many existential threats to our marine ecosystems as possible, like these ...