In 2009, Waihee farmer Christina Chang was stung on the eye by a tiny ant at her home on Maui….
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In the field
The public health threat of invasive species-mosquitoes and dengue
Back in 2001, several East Maui residents started reporting fever, body aches, and rashes. One of the people sickened had…
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Predator proof fences: Creating “islands” of protection in the Hawaiian Islands
Sometimes, fences bring freedom. In Hawai‘i, habitat loss and invasive species have left little room for native plants and animals….
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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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