The Maui News A free webinar, “Expansion of the U.S. Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument: Honoring Cultural and Biological Legacies,” will be
This research shows that although funerals may not yet be considered a social economic burden, early research can identify and address issues, thereby enhancing community resilience.
In August 2019, Hawaii's Molokini island attracted over 40,000 tourists for snorkeling and diving. However, in March 2020, the global COVID lockdown brought that number down to nearly zero. The sudden and prolonged decrease in visitors to one of the world's most renowned snorkeling destinations p
Overall, the team’s findings suggest that “Molokini is being overused, and that management is needed to improve not only ecosystem health but the visitor experience,” said Russell Sparks, DLNR Aquatic Biologist.