For millennia, before humans ever set foot on Hawaiʻi, birds ruled the islands. From mountain top to shoreline, the feathered…
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Kia'i Moku Column
Earthworms: an invasive species underfoot in Hawai’i
If you garden, you’ve gained an appreciation for the relationship between soil and plant health. From soil pH to mineral…
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Two-lined spittlebug: A threat to Hawaiʻi’s ranches, watersheds
In 2016, a rancher on Hawaiʻi Island saw a large swath of his green pastures quickly turn brown. Surveys revealed…
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Don’t Let Hawaii Get Skunked: Preventing A Smelly Invader
Hawaiʻi is the only state in the U.S. that is rabies-free. State law requires that dogs, cats and carnivores complete…
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Protect Hawai’i’s reefs by keeping boats clean
Over 1,000 ships enter Hawaiʻi’s ports and harbors every year. Coming from throughout the Pacific and Oceania, bringing cargo and…
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Backyard efforts help protect Hawai’i
With stay-at-home orders in place, many of us are stretching our legs with a walk around the yard or neighborhood,…
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