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Olowalu reef off Maui provides glimpse into two centuries of environmental changes
Publication: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
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Source published: 08/10/2026, 13:20:24 UTC
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Briefings
A collaborative team from the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant, UH Mānoa, and the U.S. Geological Survey analyzed a 253-year-old coral core from Olowalu Reef off West Maui to reconstruct environmental changes over two centuries. The study aims to understand past drivers of reef change and the implications for future restoration efforts connecting land and sea.
Key points
- Researchers analyzed a 253-year-old coral core from Olowalu Reef off West Maui to reconstruct environmental changes over two centuries.
- The study focuses on understanding past drivers of reef change and the implications for future restoration efforts connecting land and sea.
Context and limitations
The analysis relies on a single 253-year-old core sample, limiting the ability to capture long-term variability or identify specific drivers across the entire reef system.
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