Currently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that 56% of the coral reefs on the islands of Hawaii and Oahu are bleached.
The Hawaiian Koʻa (Coral) Card was developed by researchers from the UH Hwai’i Institute of Marine Biology(HIMB) Coral Reef Ecology Lab to help determine the health and bleaching status of Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs based on actual health factors related to each color. The color of corals serves as a health indicator and helps to identify baselines, current conditions, and change over time.
Aloha Ocean Plus conducts coral monitoring photography, focusing on corals off Waikiki and Ala Moana, where corals are easily affected. We also conduct coral care at the same time and share the data.
(Hawaii prohibits the use of sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which harm coral reefs.)
Using the Koʻa Card to determine the coral color （Ala Moana Coast）
Coral Care （Ala Moana Coast）