Digital maps and an atlas of the seafloor and coral reef habitats for the main Hawaiian Islands were recently completed by National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science researchers. These products will serve as a key piece to support local monitoring strategies across the islands and ultimately assess the effectiveness of marine protected areas in Hawaii. The [...]
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science published the first comprehensive evaluation of Hawaii’s system of state marine protected areas (MPAs).The report, Fish Habitat Utilization Patterns and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Marine Protected Areas in Hawaii, examined the eleven Marine Life Conservation Districts (MLCDs) established by the state of Hawaii over the last four decades [...]
Alexander Gould, the voice behind “Nemo” in the animated Disney film, “Finding Nemo,” talks about how kids can help the environment, focusing on coral reefs, in a script developed for viewing on airlines, in cruise ships, and in hotels at coral reef destinations around the world. The video highlights the beauty and productivity of healthy [...]