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In Hawai’i, invasive fish finds a new foe: chefs
In partnership with Conservation International, chefs in Hawaiʻi are cooking up creative ways to control invasive species populations.
January 20, 2022
Nature meets culture: Invasive species recipes, snares to sculptures and more
At a time of lockdowns and social distancing, connecting with nature is not easy for most. With that in mind, here are a few shows, art and more that can help bring you closer to nature, wherever you are.
January 7, 2021
Off Hawai‘i’s coast, an unexplored undersea mountain reveals its secrets
A thousand meters beneath the ocean’s surface, Conservation International scientists encounter rare marine species.
September 16, 2016
To feed itself, Hawai‘i must make sea change, study finds
To feed its growing population, Hawai‘i is looking to produce more locally sourced seafood, which has a smaller environmental footprint.
May 31, 2018
Where reefs are restaurants, challenge is keeping them stocked
Scientists develop research to curb overfishing in Hawaiian Islands.
December 11, 2017
Study clears the waters on a dirty threat to Hawai‘i’s reefs
Of all the threats facing Hawai’i’s coasts and coral reefs, one of the trickiest to stop is mud.
January 20, 2016
Marine park’s expansion a win for Hawai’i, for oceans
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is now the largest marine protected area on Earth.
August 26, 2016
We can be heroes: Local leaders with super powers for conservation
Fifteen conservationists came together at the World Conservation Congress to showcase the power of community action for the environment.
September 9, 2016
To save Hawaiian fisheries, scientists look to locals for answers
Two new studies reveal that when it comes to managing fish populations, traditional knowledge can be as important as science.
February 22, 2017
Why national monument protection matters
Here are the top stories to read about national monuments protection before Trump’s visit to Utah.
December 1, 2017
Scientists estimate how many fish are caught from Hawai‘i’s reefs
Knowledge of fish populations in the coral reefs along the islands’ shores is woefully lacking, so scientists compiled this data.
May 2, 2018
What the Hawaiian language revival means for conservation
The islands’ language is a powerful link to the lands and waters that sustain their people.
May 11, 2016
5 ways indigenous knowledge can solve global problems
The traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples could help address environmental problems that plague the entire planet.
May 9, 2016