Scientists discovered a new, aggressive, fast-growing species of algae in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument that may be a major threat to coral reefs and the sealife reefs support, the University of Hawaiʻi announced on Tuesday.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center is predicting a near normal 2020 hurricane season. For the season as a whole, 2 to 6 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific Hurricane basin. This number includes tropical depressions, named storms and hurricanes.

Northeast winds are forecasted to reach 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts over 45 mph.

The turtle, marked as 1036, was released on a beach in Waialua on Thursday, after having its right front flipper amputated almost three weeks ago.

The bill creates a foundation to respond to debris, a prize for innovation, enhances international cooperation on marine debris, boosts domestic infrastructure to prevent debris from entering the environment, and authorizes studies on waste management and mitigation.

An extensive coral bleaching event that has been impacting reefs across of Hawaiʻi did not cause as much damage as experts anticipated it would.

The federal government is providing $4.1 million for research and management efforts on the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

All five of the pygmy killer whales that died after stranding themselves on Sugar Beach last month had abnormal lungs and lymph nodes, according to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

As the hurricane Season came to a close at the end of November, the Department of Emergency Management is reminding Hawai’i residents to remain vigilant.

For the first time ever in Hawai'i, NOAA will host an ocean-friendly charity car wash.

US Sen. Brian Schatz recently announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will award $932,770 to the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Sea Grant College Program. The grant will fund two aquaculture programs that aim to help farm high value moi, as well as establish a new program that will integrate UHʻs existing aquaculture research.... Read more »

The 9th Annual Ridge to Reef Rendezvous at Kahekili Beach Park promises for all ages.

The popular Keiki & ʻOhana Catch & Release Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

The Koholā Brewery and West Maui Ridge to Reef present Science Night at Koholā Brewery.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host its 1st Annual Main Hawaiian Islands Monk Seal Count.