#coral research
Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
A new deep-sea coral species in the tropical western Pacific that resembles a highly recognizable character from “Star Wars” has been discovered and named by a team of researchers including an expert from the University of Hawaiʻi.
Coral Spawning Night set for July 26
Maui Ocean Center will host its annual Coral Spawning Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Not only will guests have the chance to witness coral spawning, but they can also hear the latest updates on pioneering coral research currently underway off the coast of Maui.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council presents ‘Know Your Ocean Speaker Seriesʻ on coral restoration
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” will feature Hanalei Hoʻopai-Sylva and Madeleine Sherman of Coral Resilience Lab, discussing their community-focused initiative to restore Hawaiian reefs using locally adapted, thermally tolerant corals.