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NOAA Team Begin Reef Survey at Waipa

NOAA Surveys Kauai’s Coral Reefs Tuesday, the First NOAA survey of Kauai’s coral reefs documenting the cyanobacterial white coral disease began at Waipa. NOAA did transect surveys where they laid a tape measure on the reef and counted infected corals.

Crisis of Complacency

Crisis of Complacency Coral reefs are among the Earth’s most beautiful, ancient and complex ecosystems. Healthy coral reefs are some of the most biologically diverse and economically valuable ecosystems on earth, providing food, jobs, recreation, pharmaceuticals, coastal protection and other important functions to virtually everyone on the planet. Donate to our coral research: Save Hawaiian Read More …

Under the Surf (Surf Movie) Premiere

Under the Surf (Surf Movie) Premiere Terry Lilley’s latest film, Under the Surf (Surf Movie), premiered on the big-screen yesterday at theVenue, a small indie theater/bar in Honolulu. The house was packed including luminaries from both the scientific and surfing communities. A lively discussion on the myriad issues facing Hawaii’s coral reefs followed.

Under the Surf (Surf Movie)

Under the Surf (Surf Movie) What makes a wave hollow?  What makes a long continuous surf break? Why are some of our favorite surf spots turning to mush? Terry Lilley answers these questions and more in his new video, Under the Surf (Surf Movie).

Reef Fish DVD Proceeds Donated

Reef Fish DVD Proceeds Donated I have put together an extremely comprehensive video cataloging over 350 species of Hawaiian reef fish. Along with this DVD, I have been monitoring a bacterial infection of the rice coral in Kauai for the past 2 years and suddenly just this summer, the infection rate became alarmingly high, with Read More …