Rapid Response Final Reports

Reports of coral bleaching, disease, COTS or other issues from the Eyes of the Reef Network are an important first step in understanding the threats to Hawaii’s reefs. Reports, verified by EOR team members, can be followed up on by scientists. The more we learn about Hawaii’s coral reefs the better we will be in a position to protect them. Reports by scientists are listed below.

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Coral Disease

CD Aeby et al. 2015. First Record of Black Band Disease in the Hawaiian Archipelago: Response, Outbreak Status, Virulence, and a Method of Treatment

CD_Oahu_Waikiki_9.16.2013

CD_Oahu_Kewalo_8.6.2013

CD_Kauai_Hanalei_5.6.2013

CD_Kauai_Hanalei_12.18.2012

CD_Kauai_Hanalei_11.21.2012

CD_Oahu_KaneoheBay_1.17.2012

Crown-of-Thorns-Starfish (COTS)

COTS Oahu Kewalo 1.2013

COTS Hawaii Kona 9.2012