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Caring for Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
Coral reefs in Hawai’i are home to a spectacular biodiversity of plant and animal species (many endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago), support a deep-rooted culture of subsistence fishing, provide coastal protection, and are central to tourism and recreational… Read More
Explore the 2021 PIRCA Report for CNMI
Updated on October 27, 2023 by pacrisa
Climate Change Brings Challenges for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands—Read the 2021 Assessment Stronger typhoons, threats to coral reefs, and human health risks are among the major challenges detailed in a new report on climate change… Read More
Hawaii’s Coral Restoration Nursery
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
In recent years, corals in Hawaii have experienced widespread bleaching and mortality events due to warmer than average ocean temperatures. According to the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4), they will be under continued threat from rising ocean temperatures… Read More
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Explore the 2021 PIRCA Report for American Sāmoa
Updated on October 27, 2023 by pacrisa
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New Report: American Sāmoa Faces Health Threats, Stronger Storms, and Challenges for Coral Reefs from Climate Change HONOLULU (June 8, 2021) – Human health risks, stronger cyclones, coral reef death, and coastal flooding are among the major challenges… Read More
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