Ryan Okano News Today

If worsening coastal storms damage the reefs, the Nature Conservancy will get a payout and use the money to repair the coral — work that state officials can’t afford to do.

Fierce storms pose a growing threat to the islands' beleaguered reefs. Insurance coverage could help restore them, conservationists say.

The Limu Eater, a book first published in 1978 by Hawaiʻi Sea Grant is once again available to the public.

Native limu, which is linked to Hawaiian culture as well as the ecosystems it supports, faces threats from coastal development, climate change and invasive species.

(HONOLULU) – In January, Governor David Ige proclaimed 2022 as the “Year of the Limu.” He recognized the significant role limu, in freshwater, saltwater, and other damp habitats play in Native Hawaiian traditions and Ahupua’a stewardship. The governor’s proclamation also notes that limu are an integral part of the traditional Hawaiian diet, are used for […]