Humans have always relied on plants for medicine and many modern remedies are still derived from plants. The active ingredient…
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The “yellow dragon disease” is perched on Hawaii’s doorstep
Tangerines, oranges, lemons, limes, pummelo and grapefruit— sharing a box of citrus just picked from the backyard is part of…
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The crown-of-thorns starfish–despite the prickly reputation, this species is native to Hawai‘i, and beneficial to the reef
The crown-of-thorns starfish does munch on coral, but new research is showing that this species, native to Hawai‘i, benefits the…
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Conservation: Helping the Economy and the Environment
Darryl “Kanamu” Tau‘a was an East Maui tour bus driver who lost his job during the decline in tourism post…
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Plants Out of Place-Native to Hawaii but Invasive Somewhere Else
The native Hawaiian ecosystem is often described as fragile and prone to invasion, so it may come as a surprise…
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