AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWhale Safety: Humpbacks are returning to Hawaiʻi for the winter, and federal officials urge boaters to slow down, keep their distance and watch for whales to avoid collisions. Public Lands: The Army wants to end or reduce leases on thousands of acres, including land at Makua and Pohakuloa; Makua will need a cleanup plan before its return. Kāneʻohe Bay: Heʻeia researchers and stewards are combining water-quality monitoring and species surveys with Indigenous-led knowledge to track changes across the watershed. Coastal Resilience: A planned living breakwater off Kalaeloa aims to reduce wave damage and erosion while creating habitat for corals and reef fish. Sustainable Fishing: An opinion piece urges the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to adopt biodegradable fish aggregating devices to reduce persistent ocean debris. Wildlife Habitat: NOAA has awarded $8.5 million to restore Tern Island, where rising seas, storms and wildlife threaten important seabird nesting grounds. Coral Research: A long-term study of Hawaiʻi reef-building corals found warming—not acidification—drove shifts in their algal partners under simulated future ocean conditions.
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