Category: Nature

Climate scientists are closely monitoring conditions in the tropical Pacific as several forecasting models suggest that an exceptionally strong El Niño event could develop during the coming year.. While considerable uncertainty remains, some forecasts indicate that sea surface temperature anomalies… read more Coming El Niño will be the strongest ever recorded

The coral reefs surrounding Boralani are among the most important ecosystems in our nation. They protect our shores, support our fisheries, attract visitors, and sustain an extraordinary diversity of marine life. Yet many people are surprised to learn that corals… read more Coral Reefs: The Living Foundation of Boralani

For centuries, humans looked at the great oceans as barriers. The whales, apparently, disagreed. Scientists this week confirmed something remarkable: two humpback whales traveled between the breeding grounds of eastern Australia and Brazil — a journey of more than 14,000… read more Two Whales Just Redrew the Map of the Pacific