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7/27/23 – Imaging reefs in 3D! A new tool for DAR monitoring
DAR has recently begun utilizing a technique called photogrammetry to create detailed 3D models of coral reefs, individual coral colonies,

7/11/23 – Hawaiʻi Marine Recreational Fishing Survey (HMRFS)
Got Fish? The Hawai`i Marine Recreational Fishing Survey collects critical information on non-commercial fishing activities in Hawai`i with fishers like

6/30/23 – DAR at the 2023 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
DLNR-DAR brought several exciting topics to share at the 2023 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference, including coral microfragmentation, updates about the Papahānaumokuākea

5/25/23 – DAR Invasive Species team completes surveys of Kaneʻohe Bay
DAR conducts their annual SNAP surveys in Kāne‘ohe Bay as part of efforts to combat invasive algae.

5/16/23 – Venturing far to find new coastal aquatic habitats on Hawai‘i Island
DAR surveys a remote and uncharted coastline, shedding light on the natural formation of new and unique aquatic life.

4/24/23 – Measuring the impacts of tourism on marine ecosystems
The COVID-19 pandemic provided an ideal opportunity to study the impacts of tourism on Hawai‘i’s marine ecosystems. A new scientific