Eyes of the Reef
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Video of bleaching off Kahe Point, Oahu
Thanks to Dr. Bruce Carlson for submitting this video!!
Read MoreHow do I report coral bleaching?
The Eyes of the Reef Reporting form might look a little intimidating at first, but it’s not really that bad, trust us! Your observations are very valuable to resource managers, so please take a moment to go though these images…
Read MoreSTATEWIDE CORAL BLEACHING ALERT!
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued alerts regarding the record ocean temperatures in our state waters and the subsequent coral bleaching that is being observed. Unfortunately, these conditions…
Read MoreWhy are Hawaii’s corals bleaching? 2015 FAQ
What is coral bleaching? Coral bleaching is the loss of color from coral tissue allowing the white skeleton to show through. Coral’s have an important relationship (symbiosis) with single-celled algae (zooxanthellae), which live in their tissues. The zooxanthella provides food…
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