Parametric insurance payouts provided $500,000 for rapid reef restoration following recent storm activity.
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October 1, 2026
Hawaiʻi Settled PCB Contamination Claims With MonsantoThe state secured a guaranteed $10 million payment to address environmental damage from legacy chemicals.
September 27, 2026
Hawaii Recognized 51 Firms for Sustainability ProgressThe state honored businesses that cut resource consumption ahead of 2045 decarbonization goals.
September 24, 2026
NOAA Sought Bids for New Hawaii Marine Research VesselThe agency aims to procure a specialized vessel for operations within the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.
September 24, 2026
Council Moved to Open Papahānaumokuākea to FishingThe Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council initiated a process to develop experimental fishing permits.
September 22, 2026
Coral Thermal Tolerance Varied by Hawaiian Bay HistoryResearch revealed that reef-building species from historically warmer waters show increased resilience to heat stress.
September 20, 2026
Research Team Has Launched Deep-Sea Mission Near HawaiiThe 20-day expedition seeks to identify undocumented marine species within the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.
