Lots of coral reef issues in the news here.
A recent mapping effort by the federal government revealed the coral reef ecosystem "thriving" off the Big Island, as reported here.
A Maui company was proposed to receive a $672,618 fine for coral reef damage at Molokini. Apparently, as a result of a vessel mishap, 2,067 square feet of coral was damaged at Molokini in 2006. The damage was the result of the sinking and salvage of the vessel Kai Anela. The State's Board of Land and Natural Resources assessed a penalty of $550,000 yesterday.
And, the Governor proclaimed 2008 to be the International Year of the Reef.
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