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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News & Updates
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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Maui Activities for Invasive Species Awareness Week
It’s Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week and on Maui, we’re focusing on ant awareness (more activities to follow). What do…
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Miconia
(Miconia calvescens) Family: Melastomataceae Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. The Division of Forestry…
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Coqui Frog
(Eleutherodactylus coqui) Order: Anura All frogs in the order Anura are Hawaii State Injurious Species. It is prohibited to release…
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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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