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State investigates rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, breaches of seal resting areas
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (479+ words) The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating social media postings on Instagram that appear to show an adult male throwing an object toward a monk seal while it was swimming in the water off the Lahaina shoreline. On…...
Hawaiian monk seal Ka'iwi gives birth to 7th pup at Kaimana Beach on O'ahu, prompting coordinated safety response
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (649+ words) A Hawaiian monk seal pup was born Sunday, May 3, at sunset on Kaimana Beach in Waik'k' on O'ahu. The pup is the seventh 15-year-old female Ka'iwi (RK96), who is known to visit O'ahu's south shore. Officials remind the public that maintaining…...
Several Hawaiian plant species newly discovered, rediscovered during Native Plant Month
1+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) Discovery of five new plant species and rediscovery of several other species previously thought to be lost are detailed in the new'Rare Plant Program 2025 Island Highlights'report, giving Hawaiian plant enthusiasts a lot to celebrate during April's Native Plant Month observance....
Hirono, 8 Democratic colleagues urge funding for critical forest research program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (450+ words) Hawai'i U. S. Sen. Mazie Hirono led eight of her Democratic Senate colleagues in urging Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies leadership to include funding for U. S. Forest Service and Rangeland Research and Development Programs in the upcoming fiscal year…...
Rare native species rediscovered on L'na'i reflect stewardship, conservation partners
2+ week, 1+ day ago (412+ words) P'lama L'na'i's conservation team, in close partnership with L'na'i community members and conservation organizations, documented several rare native species not seen on island for decades. That includes several rare native plants to note as the state observes Native Hawaiian Plant…...
University of Hawai'i to lead new Pacific reef research institute
2+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) University of Hawai'i was designated as a new Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support coral reef conservation in the Pacific Ocean through research, collaboration and public education. The institute will be housed in…...
WATCH: Hawai'i County hosts first Animal Control and Protection Summit
2+ mon, 3+ hour ago (341+ words) About 100 people representing Hawai'i County departments and community organizations recently participated in the first Animal Control and Protection Summit. The summit was hosted by Hawai'i County Animal Control and Protection Agency and the Hawai'i County Office of the Mayor on…...