Maunalua Bay watershed concerns, part 1
Dr. Bob Richmond of University of Hawaii explains how land-based pollution affects the water quality of Molokai and Maunalua Bay, Oahu. Alternative solutions are considered.

Maunalua Bay watershed concerns, part 2
Dr. Bob Richmond of the University of Hawaii and Dr. Eric Wolanski of the Australian Institute of Marine Science suggest learning from nature to address flooding and land-based pollution concerns. Concrete-lined and channelized streams create unnatural systems that hurt the coral reef ecosystems.

Maunalua Makai Watch
Volunteers form a group called “Maunalua Makai Watch” to be the eyes, ears, mouths, and hands for Maunalua Bay. Mālama Maunalua, a non-profit community organization, is the sponsor of the program.

Maunalua Pakini Surveys
Fishers from the Maunalua Bay area on O‘ahu survey other fishers regarding their activities to gain a better understanding of the health of the resources. The surveys are sponsored by Mālama Maunalua, The Nature Conservancy and NOAA.

Invasive algae control at He‘eia fishpond
The “gorilla ogo,” an invasive limu (algae) is growing rampant along the coasts of O‘ahu, smothering coral reefs. Staff and volunteers at Paepae o He‘eia, a traditional Hawaiian fishpond, harvest the limu and make something edible from it.

Cooking ta‘ape, an invasive species
Ta‘ape, or blueline snapper, is an invasive fish within Hawaii’s coral reef ecosystems. It’s also edible and should be harvested for food. Aaron Mahi shows us how to cook it.

Ka‘ena Point NAR ecosystem protection, part 1
Ka‘ena Point is located on the northwestern tip of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Part of the area is designated as a Natural Area Reserve because of its natural and cultural values. It is home to native seabirds like the Laysan Albatrosses and Wedgetail shearwaters.

Ka‘ena Point NAR ecosystem protection, part 2
Ka‘ena Point is located on the northwestern tip of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. In many ways, it is the closest most people will get to an ecosystem like the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Native seabirds like the Laysan Albatrosses and Wedgetail shearwaters nest at Ka‘ena but are threatened by predators like dogs, cats, and rodents.

Koloa maoli – endangered native Hawaiian duck
The Koloa maoli is an endangered Hawaiian duck that is down to less than 2,000 individuals. It is facing habitat loss and threats from introduced species. A secretive bird, it is not well understood. Scientists from U.C. Davis are studying it to help save it from extinction.

Koloa maoli - hybridization a serious threat
The Koloa maoli is an endangered Hawaiian duck. One of its most serious threats is the introduced Mallard, which competes with it for food and habitat and also hybridizes with it. Hybridization could eventually cause this unique species to become extinct. Scientists and resource managers on Kauai hope to keep the last stronghold of full Koloa intact.

Koloa maoli – what the public should know
The Koloa maoli is an endangered Hawaiian duck. Most people in Hawai`i probably do not know that Hawai`i has a native duck. Education is sorely needed to help people understand the plight of the Koloa maoli. Three young local conservation workers explain why they feel education is so important to help save this duck as well as all native Hawaiian species that are struggling to survive. Video made by Outside Hawai`i for Malama Hawai`i and Hawai`i Invasive Species Council.

Koloa public service announcement
The Koloa maoli is an endangered Hawaiian duck that is facing extinction because of several threats including hybridization with feral Mallards. There are only about 2,200 pure Koloa maoli left. It is important to control feral Mallard populations or else the Koloa will disappear forever. Don’t feed Mallards or let them expand to new areas. If you have a Mallard, keep it penned.