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For healthy reefs and productive watersheds, resource managers are turning to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work—not just for chatbots … Read More...
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Kōkua for Coconuts: Community Workshop for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Detection
Date: Saturday, May 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Kealia Pond National … Read More...
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When does a species become invasive? A 1920’s scientist showed us, partly by accident
In 2000, Forest and Kim Starr, biologists with the University of Hawaiʻi, … Read More...
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What’s keeping invasive species out of Hawaiʻi? Inspections, programs and plans and finally, you
On the morning of January 9th, an employee unloading a container at a hardware … Read More...
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Fencing for frogs; the effort to build a barrier to slow down coqui in Ha‘ikū is underway
After the brush is cleared, contractors build the barrier fence. This section is … Read More...
Welcome to MISC!
The Maui Invasive Species Committee protects Maui’s watersheds, ecological resources, agriculture, and community by eliminating and containing priority invasive plant and animal species. MISC is a project of the University of Hawaiʻi- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit supported with grant funding.Coqui Frogs
MISC works to control coqui frogs throughout Maui County. If you think you hear a coqui frog help let us know! Learn more.
Little Fire Ants
Spot the Ant. Stop the Ant. Don't let the Little Fire Ant go undectected! Learn more.