Kenneth Hayes photo
Denby Fawcett: Seeking Love For The Endangered Hawaiian Land Snail
Some people say they’re icky and slimy. But these scientists think they’re beautiful.
courtesy of Robin W. Baird/Cascadia Research
Report: Hawaiʻi’s False Killer Whales Trending Toward Extinction
A new report finds that efforts to protect the dolphins are not working. Experts blame both fishing vessels and NOAA.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
The First Ke Iki Beach Turtle Hatchlings In Four Years Head For The Waves
The first of seven turtle nests on the North Shore beach have emerged after volunteers raised alarms about disturbance from beachgoers and houses nearby.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Photo Essay: Helping Save Hawaiian Ducks From Extinction
Only about 700 koloa maoli remain in the wild and are centered on Kauaʻi. A team of researchers is trying to reestablish the population across the Hawaiian Islands.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Sea Turtle Nests Threatened On North Shore By Lights, Bonfires, Joyrides
Illegal activities and failure to enforce laws are threatening honu nests at Ke Iki Beach on Oʻahu.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Protecting Coral Habitat May Prove Vital As Ocean Becomes More Acidic
Protections for critical coral habitat could bolster climate resilience for Hawaiʻi’s reefs.
AP Photo/Brian Skoloff/2019
Proposed Rule Change On Endangered Species Of Particular Concern in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi has more endangered species than any other state, so elimination of habitat protections could be felt deeply here.
Courtesy: George Balazs
George Balazs: Sea Turtle Conservation Hinges On Cultural Awareness
The retired biologist says he never thought he would live long enough to see the once endangered species make such a strong recovery.
Courtesy: Hawaii Marine Animal Response/2023
NOAA: Monk Seal Pup Most Likely Killed In Dog Attack
At least one other endangered monk seal has been killed by a dog in recent years. Several have been injured.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
US Interior Secretary Pledges To Help Hawaii’s Imperiled Forest Birds
UPDATED: A new Hawaii “keystone” plan aims to help the islands’ remaining forest bird species stave off extinction from avian malaria.