The yellow tang (top) and Hawaiian cleaner wrasse (bottom) are among Hawaii’s diverse families of reef fish, many of which have connections to Hawaii’s culture and past. — Maui Ocean Center ...

Three of the new species — Haliclona pahua, Haliclona kahoe and Haliclona loe — are new to science, Toonen said. They were ...

HONOLULU— The state of Hawaii’s Environmental Council has upheld the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision to maintain the ban on collecting fish for the aquarium pet trade off the west coast ...

A West Hawaii reef fish will be safe from human harvesting for another two years but no longer, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources has decided.

Roi, which were introduced to Hawaiian waters, may be a misunderstood fish. Researchers say their impacts on reefs and wildlife may not be all bad. — KEOKI STENDER photo Over the years ...

Punihaole’s observations are backed by new scientific research from Hawaiʻi pointing to coral’s resilience and adaptability.

A West Hawaii reef fish will be safe from human harvesting for another two years, but no longer, decided the Board of Land and Natural Resources Friday. While West Hawaii was closed to commercial ...

According to a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology study, many reef fish make Kealakekua Bay their permanent home. To protect marine life, companies like Kona Boys — one of only a few companies ...

HONOLULU— Conservation groups, Native Hawaiian fishers and cultural practitioners sued the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources today to protect West Hawai‘i’s reefs and coastal areas from ...

You may even spot the humuhumunukunukuapuaa, an orange triggerfish known as the official state fish of Hawaii. While you're exploring, avoid touching anything in the coral reef, as the oils on ...