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Hawaii Tuna Fishermen Want Higher Quotas Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Tuna Fishermen Want Higher Quotas

Stable ahi prices are expected during the holidays, but environmental groups are concerned about the longterm health of fish stocks.

Is Ocean Warming Causing A Decline In Hawaii Whale Sightings? AP

Is Ocean Warming Causing A Decline In Hawaii Whale Sightings?

Researchers and wildlife officials meet in Honolulu to discuss the “unprecedented” decrease in sightings throughout the islands.

US Climate Report Warns Of Worsening Weather Disasters AP

US Climate Report Warns Of Worsening Weather Disasters

In Hawaii and the Pacific surface temperatures and sea level continue rising, while extremes such as drought and flooding continue affecting the islands.

Rushing To Mine A Sea Floor Full Of Treasure — And Unique Creatures Craig Smith/University of Hawaii

Rushing To Mine A Sea Floor Full Of Treasure — And Unique Creatures

Critics fear rules for opening a swath of ocean bed between Mexico and Hawaii won’t protect “the most pristine wilderness on the planet.”

$1 Million Grant Keeps ‘Super Coral’ Research Alive Alana Eagle/Civil Beat

$1 Million Grant Keeps ‘Super Coral’ Research Alive

Scientists will continue the work of the late Ruth Gates to develop corals that are more resistant to the effects of climate change and create reefs that provide natural coastal protection.

RIP Ruth Gates: The World Loses A Top Coral Scientist And ‘Indomitable Spirit’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

RIP Ruth Gates: The World Loses A Top Coral Scientist And ‘Indomitable Spirit’

The University of Hawaii researcher was working on creative ways to preserve the ocean’s dwindling reefs in the face of climate change. She never lost hope.

This Remote Hawaiian Island Just Vanished Courtesy: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

This Remote Hawaiian Island Just Vanished

Scientists are concerned about what will happen to the hundreds of endangered species that once called East Island home.

Loss Of Mainland Market For Marlin Is One More Sign Dan Inouye Is Gone NOAA

Loss Of Mainland Market For Marlin Is One More Sign Dan Inouye Is Gone

For six years, Hawaii and other Pacific islands enjoyed an exemption that allowed them to sell billfish on the mainland. Congress and President Trump just revoked it.

Chairman’s Death Comes At Crucial Time For Pacific Fishery Council Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Chairman’s Death Comes At Crucial Time For Pacific Fishery Council

Edwin Ebisui was among the leaders pushing the Trump administration to reopen restricted waters to commercial fishing.

This Massive Boom Aims To Snag Pacific Ocean’s Plastic Trash AP/The Ocean Cleanup

This Massive Boom Aims To Snag Pacific Ocean’s Plastic Trash

The collection system created by a Dutch innovator is headed to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.