Scientists say there has never been another instance of a large urban fire burning next to a coral reef anywhere in the world, and they are using the Maui wildfire as a chance to study how ...

Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Tropical rainforests have long captivated the curiosity and admiration of mankind. From towering trees to ...

Hawaii's DLNR is clearing debris, including a dead puffer fish and a mattress, after a storm; efforts include rubbish traps ...

JEFF BAGSHAW / DLNR photo Maui’s coral reefs are in trouble. Many of the hazards are complex and global — climate change and ocean acidification, for example — but there is a simple step we ...

State crews are working across Hawaii to address the aftermath of the recent severe weather, which has left a trail of debris ...

When you're not partaking in one of Maui's best luaus, snorkeling on the island is an absolute dream, with coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, green sea turtles gliding gracefully through ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

These areas include several of Maui's most popular snorkeling sites ... a wide variety of tropical fish and other marine life populate the coral reefs and lava formations. No matter where you ...

I led the work related to coastal water quality, because I am from Maui and was already working with the island’s community to understand the stresses that can affect coral-reef health.