Mineral-based sunscreens are viewed as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical sunscreens, but could still be harmful in large concentrations.

The effects of a rapidly warming planet have reshaped the work of lifeguards, emergency responders and health officials.

The Maui wastewater case has far-reaching ramifications for the nation’s rivers, lakes and oceans. And it’s headed to a conservative Supreme Court.

Lifeguards have bolstered their efforts and ocean safety officials are trying to figure out why snorkeling is so deadly for visitors.

Federal fishery managers recommended significantly increasing the amount of ahi that the fleet can catch.

Stationed on Oahu since 2004, the Hi’ialakai played a key role in monitoring deep-sea wildlife and cleaning up fishing debris.

In American Samoa, some locals say the Wespac fisheries fund projects have been a waste of money. They have more hope for a marina expansion currently in the works.

A federal fisheries oversight council has stymied inquiries by congressmen, journalists and others over the past few years.

The story behind Civil Beat’s award-winning multimedia project, and how the trip is informing our current reporting on climate change.

You might think a brand new black sand beach would be pristine. But microplastics have already been detected at Pohoiki in Lower Puna.