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VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2024

Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe

When will the sidewalk along Queen’s Beach be fixed? Nobody seems to know.

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years

Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii’s flora, fauna and culture.

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Half Of All Coral Reefs Are Dead. A Maui ‘Super Reef’ Offers Hope

Olowalu reef may be an example of how to survive climate change disaster — just 4 miles from the epicenter of the August 2023 Maui fire.

Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii

Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed

A proposed city charter amendment would funnel some property tax revenue to a Climate Resiliency Fund.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Deal Fatal Blow To Hawaii Palm Trees

Dozens of infested coconut trees have been marked for removal on Oahu’s North Shore. Will they be replaced?