Our coral reef habitats are more than beautiful, underwater seascapes to look at and enjoy. Behind every coral, fish or marine critter are stories that connect us to Hawaii’s culture and past.

Some Hawaii visitors disregard Kealakekua Bay’s fragile ecosystem and cultural sites, even as locals and marine life call ...

Researchers report they have recently described a pale, ghostly blue damselfish living in the deep-sea reefs of the Maldives.

executive director of For the Fishes, a reef wildlife advocacy group. “Thankfully, the council agreed with the land board and did the right thing under the law.” “This is good news. Hawaii’s coral ...

At one of the largest saltwater aquarium complexes in the state, more than 50 coral species are grown and native species ...

Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered ... The release of these iconic coral reef fish into our nearshore waters ...

"Hawaii is definitely on the cutting edge by banning these dangerous chemicals in sunscreens," Mr Gabbard said. "This will make a huge difference in protecting our coral reefs, marine life ...

as well as in coral reef species like triggerfish," said Dr Whitney. Plastics were also found in flying fish, which are eaten by top predators such as tunas and most Hawaiian seabirds.

Healthy native coral heads that had grown on a fish farm pen once ... species in our coral reefs, reinforcing both environmental sustainability and the balance of Hawaii’s coastal waters.

HONOLULU— Conservation groups, Native Hawaiian fishers and cultural practitioners sued the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources today to protect West Hawai‘i’s reefs and coastal areas from ...

"By understanding how these species respond to climate change, we should have a better understanding of how Hawaiian reefs ...