Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope

Maui artist Michiko Smith grew up in Lahaina. After a deadly wildfire leveled much of her coastal town, Smith took stock and decided to reprioritize her life. The 30-year-old continues to make art from marine debris, mainly “ghost nets” cast adrift from fishing vessels. But making her beloved West Maui more resilient to climate-fueled disasters … Continue reading Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope