#algae
Nuisance alga spreading rapidly at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Scientists have confirmed the presence of Chondria tumulosa, a nuisance alga that can overgrow coral reefs, within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, raising concerns about its impact on Hawaiʻi’s coral reef ecosystems.
UHMC Water Quality Lab Scientist Returns From Research Trip to Papahānaumokuākea
The team’s mission was to study ways to mitigate the spread of a newly-identified and fast-growing nuisance alga, named Chondria tumulosa, that they say is posing a serious threat to native species.
UH Study First to Show Extent of Injection Well Impact in Kahului
The study is the first to show the extent of the impact of wastewater injection wells at Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility on Maui.
Four New Algae Species Discovered in Deep Hawaiʻi Waters
The new species of limu were collected between 200-400 feet, depths not typically known for marine algae.
WAILUKU PARKING GARAGE & KIHEI RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER GET FUNDING
Two Maui projects are set to receive more than a million each in federal funding. Maui is set to receive a total of $2.2 million in federal funding for the design of a Municipal parking garage in Wailuku and the construction of a renewable energy resource center in Kihei. The grant awards were announced this […]
MAUI SHORELINE PROPOSED FOR PROTECTION AS KAHEKILI HERBIVORE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA
(by Wendy OSHER © 2009) A stretch of West Maui coastline is proposed for protection as a Herbivore Fisheries Management area. The nearshore waters from Keka’a Point near the Sheraton Resort to Honokowai Park to the north, are proposed for designation as the Kahekili management area. DLNR officials say the rule is intended to maintain […]
