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 ...

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

"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 ...

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 ...

The agencies charged with protecting Hawaii’s ecosystems are seeking public input through the month of May on the 2025 State ...

Two Hawaii firefighters and a scientist are behind a Hawaii initiative to build coral reefs, and they are featured in a new documentary. Kuleana Coral Restoration gives broken, damaged coral a ...