18 Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humpback Whales
It’s humpback season in Hawai‘i and, while you know these whales are great singers and love to breach, we bet you didn’t know these other interesting facts.
Environment
Quote Unquote: Phil Estermann Fights to Save the Ka Iwi Coast
Meet the man who has been fighting the development of the Ka Iwi shoreline since the ’80s.
Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?
Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.
Say Goodbye to Monkeypod Trees; Honolulu Bans Planting Iconic Trees
A new law will turn Honolulu into a more Hawaiian place, botanically speaking.
Return of the Nene in Hawaii?
Centuries after going extinct on Oahu, the Hawaiian goose is back—maybe.
Honolulu: Are you prepared for hurricanes, nukes, quakes and tsunamis?
This October we urge you to get ready for hurricanes, nukes, quakes, tsunamis, asteroids and more!
Environment: Weed Wars
In the fight against invasive plants, conservationists are bringing out the small guns.
911 for the Life Aquatic: Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammal Response Network
For dolphins, whales or seals in bad situations, Hawaii’s Marine Mammal Response Network knows just what to do.
Millerbirds on Laysan Island
Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.
De-Listing the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle?
Turtle Troubles… Over?: It’s been illegal to hunt honu for decades. Some say it’s been long enough.
The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
Humpback Whales Return to Hawai‘i
Watch out! November marks the official return of the humpback whales to Hawai‘i waters.
Coqui Frog Pests in Hawaii
Coqui Capture: Need to nab an amphibian? There’s an app for that.
Plant a Wish Project
A Maui couple is traveling across the U.S., planting trees as they go.
The Opihi Ohana
A partnership has been created to study opihi and better manage the population.
Hawaiian Fern Fetish
Kay Lynch devotes her life to native Hawaiian ferns.
The Kalihi Stream Revival
A Kalihi nonprofit heals a stream to connect a community and develop a network of stewards.
Bedbugs in Hawaii
Think bedbugs haven’t hit Hawaii? Think again.
Hawaii's Invasive Species
They aren’t cute, cuddly or shy. Here are six new—or just pesky—invasive species you should know about.
Legislative Score Card
The 2010 legislative session is pau, so let’s recap the status of five environment-related bills and see how they did.
Ash Alert?
Hawaii volcanoes are unlikely to cause massive airline delays. Here's why.
Trickle-down Effect
A guide to our watersheds.
