Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Tropical rainforests have long captivated the curiosity and admiration of mankind. From towering trees to ...

Scientists say there has never been another instance of a large urban fire burning next to a coral reef anywhere in the world ...

MORE: The perfect storm of weather conditions that led to the devastating wildfires in Maui Globally, coral reef systems are ...

Planting native plants and natural barriers helps trap and settle sedimentation runoff upland and reduces its impacts on coral reefs. Coral Reef Alliance photo In September 2015, ocean water ...

It’s taking much longer on Maui, given environmental concerns ... But the site is just uphill from a coral reef, and some locals fear an ecological catastrophe if pollution does reach the ...

A new wildfire appears at least once a week during the most active season, with many leaving lasting implications for tribes ...

In Puerto Rico and other hard-hit places, marine researchers are trying to restore reefs and make corals more resilient — with some recent success.

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) announced the launch of HFWF24 Chefs Week: Fall for Local Chefs, a new initiative ...

Using a time series of coral reef 3D models from Maui, a team of researchers led by Scripps Oceanography’s Smith Lab tracked the bleaching response of 1,832 coral colonies from 2014 to 2021. The seven ...

This 18-acre island is surrounded by coral reefs that house more than 250 species of fish. Tours are available from nearby Maalaea and from Lahaina in West Maui. Kihei Located at the northern end ...

It’s taking much longer on Maui, given environmental concerns ... But the site is just uphill from a coral reef, and some locals fear an ecological catastrophe if pollution does reach the ...