At the Kaua’i Community College, Electronics Technology building, room 114.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to participate in informational meetings to discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish species.

The public discussion will center on using minimum size rules to protect harvested resource fish that may be at risk of being over harvested, and will focus on at least three main fish families that the DLNR feels may be in need of updated regulations. They are: Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The Division of Aquatic Resources has not yet drafted rule changes.

For more information contact DAR office at: Kaua’i (808) 274-3344Post Message:

On Wednesday, December 3 at 6 p.m., in celebration of the International Year of the Reef, the National Tropical Botanical Garden hosts a special lecture with geologist Dr. Chuck Blay at the Harrison Chandler Education Center at NTBG Headquarters in Kalaheo.

Dr. Blay, noted scientist and author of Kaua’i’s Geologic History, offers an in-depth look at the character of Kaua’i’s coral/algal fringing reefs as part of NTBG’s on-going lecture series.

For more information, call (808) 332-7324, ext. 215 or e-mail nshores@ntbg.org.

Come celebrate the International Year of the Reef – Hawai‘i campaign at

Greendrinks

E&O Trading Company, Ward Center, Honolulu, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm   Pūpū and drink specials and free door prizes! 

sponsored by Mālama Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

Every month, people who work in the environmental field or have in interest in a greener planet meet up for drinks at places all around the world at informal sessions known as Greendrinks. We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you’ll be made welcome.

Walk, cycle, bus, surf, taxi, vanpool,  . . . come whatever way gets you there.

E&O Trading Company at Ward Center in Honolulu 808.591.9555, more info at www.eotrading.com 

Every Thursday evening during the month of November, the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program will invite the public to learn about cutting edge research performed by UH Sea Grant-supported graduate students.  These graduate students specialize in a variety of disciplines including ocean resource engineering, oceanography, zoology, and marine geology and geochemistry.  Come and listen to our future scientists as they embark on their scientific journey by presenting information on their UH Sea Grant-funded research projects.  Presentations will provide information on tsunami modeling, reef waves, marine protected areas, fish reproduction and management, humpback whales and more!

•  “Juvenile Reef Fish and the Importance of Habitat” by Mark Manuel
•  “Phosphorus Supply to Hawaiian Coastal Ecosystems: Processes and Consequences” by Chip Young
•  “Could Free Living Microalgae be the Key to Adaptations for Reef Corals” by Lisa Adams
• “New Progress in the Battle Against Bacterial Resistance” by Kristina Mojica

All lectures are free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 pm at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater.  Parking and entrance to Hanauma Bay are free after 5:30 pm. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program; ph: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

Every Thursday evening during the month of November, the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program will invite the public to learn about cutting edge research performed by UH Sea Grant-supported graduate students.  These graduate students specialize in a variety of disciplines including ocean resource engineering, oceanography, zoology, and marine geology and geochemistry.  Come and listen to our future scientists as they embark on their scientific journey by presenting information on their UH Sea Grant-funded research projects.  Presentations will provide information on tsunami modeling, reef waves, marine protected areas, fish reproduction and management, humpback whales and more!

• “New Progress in the Battle Against Bacterial Resistance” by Kristina Mojica
•  “Coral Romance in the Reef: What Goes on When the Sun Goes Down” by Jackie Padilla-Gamino
•  “Chemistry on the Reef: What Happens When the Romance Dies” by Rebecca Briggs
•  “Species Abundance and Genetic Diversity in Hawaiian Reef Fishes and Invertebrates” by Matt Dunlap

  All lectures are free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 pm at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater.  Parking and entrance to Hanauma Bay are free after 5:30 pm. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program; ph: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

Every Thursday evening during the month of November, the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program will invite the public to learn about cutting edge research performed by UH Sea Grant-supported graduate students.  These graduate students specialize in a variety of disciplines including ocean resource engineering, oceanography, zoology, and marine geology and geochemistry.  Come and listen to our future scientists as they embark on their scientific journey by presenting information on their UH Sea Grant-funded research projects.  Presentations will provide information on tsunami modeling, reef waves, marine protected areas, fish reproduction and management, humpback whales and more!

Ø      “Fish Sex and Fishery Management” by Katie Howard

Ø      “Do Humpback Whales Talk with Their Mouths Full or Have Great Pick-up Lines… or Both?” by Alison StimpertØ      “The Oahu Shoreline Study: Shoreline Change on South Oahu” by Bradley Romine

 All lectures are free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 pm at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater.  Parking and entrance to Hanauma Bay are free after 5:30 pm. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program; ph: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

Every Thursday evening during the month of November, the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program will invite the public to learn about cutting edge research performed by UH Sea Grant-supported graduate students.  These graduate students specialize in a variety of disciplines including ocean resource engineering, oceanography, zoology, and marine geology and geochemistry.  Come and listen to our future scientists as they embark on their scientific journey by presenting information on their UH Sea Grant-funded research projects.  Presentations will provide information on tsunami modeling, reef waves, marine protected areas, fish reproduction and management, humpback whales and more!

Ø      “Kaneohe Bay’s Geochemical and Biological Response to Large Scale Storm Events” by Patrick Drupp

All lectures are free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 pm at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater.  Parking and entrance to Hanauma Bay are free after 5:30 pm. For more information, contact the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program; ph: (808) 397-5840, email: hanauma@hawaii.edu, or visit www.hanaumabayeducation.org.

Every Thursday evening during the month of November, the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program will invite the public to learn about cutting edge research performed by UH Sea Grant-supported graduate students.  These graduate students specialize in a variety of disciplines including ocean resource engineering, oceanography, zoology, and marine geology and geochemistry.  Come and listen to our future scientists as they embark on their scientific journey by presenting information on their UH Sea Grant-funded research projects.  Presentations will provide information on tsunami modeling, reef waves, marine protected areas, fish reproduction and management, humpback whales and more!

Ø      “Development of a New Model for Hawai‘i’s Locally Generated Tsunamis” by Yoshiki Yamazaki Ø      “Long Waves on Reefs: Why You Should Lay Your Towel High on the Beach!” by Christine Pequignet

Malama Makapu’u
Saturday November 15th, 9am-1pm
Meet at the Makapu’u Beach parking lot
Bring: water, sunscreen,hat, and food for a potluck after!
Gloves and Bags will be provided
For more info call Serena at 256-0203

The community of Lanai proudly hosts the celebration of the International Year of the Reef.  Join us for a full day of activities, all FREE of charge.

Native plant and resusable shopping bag give-away at Dole Park, 9 am - 12:30 pm.

ReefCheck training at Lanai High and Elementary School, room E2, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Reef Movies at Lanai Theatre, 10 am - 4 pm.  Free door prizes!