Coastal and Climate Science
PI: Lillian J. Tuttle Raz
In southwest Maui, sedimentation is a major threat to coral-reef health, but watershed management projects lack specific, measurable targets for eroded sediment reduction. To address this, researchers will work with local organizations and agencies to develop sediment stress thresholds specific to species and places, to inform both water-based restoration and land management efforts at Olowalu Reef.
In southwest Maui, sedimentation is a major threat to coral-reef health, but watershed management projects lack specific, measurable targets for eroded sediment reduction. To address this, researchers will work with local organizations and agencies to develop sediment stress thresholds specific to species and places, to inform both water-based restoration and land management efforts at Olowalu Reef.
PI: Nori Tarui
Hawaiian coastlines are integral to Hawaiian tourism, a leading economic driver in the state, but are being impacted by climate change and sea-level rise. This study explores the economic repercussions of shifting sites suitable for recreation across the state to understand better the value of coastal and outdoor recreation over time under different climate scenarios.
Hawaiian coastlines are integral to Hawaiian tourism, a leading economic driver in the state, but are being impacted by climate change and sea-level rise. This study explores the economic repercussions of shifting sites suitable for recreation across the state to understand better the value of coastal and outdoor recreation over time under different climate scenarios.
PI: Nina Rønsted
Pandanus forests, that once provided cultural resources and protection to Hawaiian coastlines, have been partly cleared or mixed with invasive or introduced coastal trees. This project will work with forest stewards to develop a community-based biocultural management plan that provides a robust framework of recommendations for coastal Hawaiian Pandanus forest conservation and management.
Pandanus forests, that once provided cultural resources and protection to Hawaiian coastlines, have been partly cleared or mixed with invasive or introduced coastal trees. This project will work with forest stewards to develop a community-based biocultural management plan that provides a robust framework of recommendations for coastal Hawaiian Pandanus forest conservation and management.