| The Hawaii Biological
Survey, with funding provided by the Hawai’i Coral
Reef Initiative (HCRI), has been conducting surveys
for introduced species in Hawai’i’s coral
reefs.
The purpose of our study is to assess the presence
and impact of nonindigenous (introduced) species on
coral reefs in the Main Hawaiian Islands, with an emphasis
on marine invertebrates.
The project also includes an outreach program including
presentations and distribution of educational material
on the subject to the diving community.
You can help us monitor the Hawaiian reefs by:
- Learning about alien species.
- Visit our facts page on marine alien species.
- Contacting us to report your sightings.
- We will include your reliable information on
our maps of recorded alien species presence.
- Click on the Map below to take a look at our
record to date for each surveyed island!
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