Humans have always relied on plants for medicine and many modern remedies are still derived from plants. The active ingredient…
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Kia'i Moku Column
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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Traveling by boat? Swab Those Hulls and Propellers to Stop Invasive Stowaways
Each year over ships make over 1000 trips to Hawai‘i. Container ships and barges, fishing boats, cruise ships, and sailboats,…
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From Paper Maps To GPS Units, The Evolution of Technology in Conservation
If smart phones, tablets, and global positioning systems (GPS) are on your wish list, you are not alone. These gadgets…
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