From the Field: Standup Paddleboarders Prepare to Cross Hawaii’s Open-Ocean Channels
From the Field: Standup Paddleboarders Prepare to Cross Hawaii’s Open-Ocean Channels
From the Field: Standup Paddleboarders Prepare to Cross Hawaii’s Open-Ocean Channels
Next week, Morgan Hoesterey (pictured above) and Jenny Kalmbach, both accomplished standup paddleboarders, will begin a three-week attempt to cross Hawaii's nine legendary open-ocean channels as never before. Their expedition is called Destination 3°, for the three degrees of latitude (19° to 22°) that encompass the entire archipelago. Let us put this feat into perspective:…
Hawaii Protects Coral Reefs With Hefty Fines
Hawaii Protects Coral Reefs With Hefty Fines
Hawaii Protects Coral Reefs With Hefty Fines
Text by Joe Battle Home to 84 percent of American coral, Hawaii is a must-see destination for snorkelers and divers who come to see the spectacular marine life. Healthy coral reefs are essential to Hawaii's ecosystem—and its number one industry, tourism. To ensure their future, the State of Hawaii is cracking down to protect its…