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Kona coast on Big Island becoming central spot for innovative coral reef restoration
While the The Nature Conservancy helps coral reef growth with quick, short-term responses, ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program focuses on long-term reef health.
‘Intensive care nursery’ for Hawaiian corals gets tender loving care in West Hawai‘i
Thought of an “intensive care” unit for Hawaiian corals, the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Nursery near the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport has been up and running since last spring. Now, the West Hawai‘i facility is the largest outdoor nursery of its type in the Pacific, according to an announcement from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Governor makes appointments to Marine Affairs Advisory Committee
Members of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs will plan and execute on the principles of the blue economy, collaborating among stakeholders to develop tangible recommendations for sustainable ocean-related policies and initiatives.
