Select a dot to explore each reef and design.
Makua (Tunnels) Reef - Kaua‘i
Located on the North Shore, Makua’s reef is a local treasure for snorkelers and surfers. It faces damage from pollution, sedimentation, and invasive algae.
Lehua Crater Reef- Ni‘ihau
Home to rare corals and monk seals, the remote reefs around Ni‘ihau and Lehua are a pristine benchmark but still vulnerable to global threats.
Hanauma Bay - O‘ahu
A protected marine life conservation district and one of the most visited natural attractions in Hawaii. Hanauma’s shallow reef is teeming with fish but vulnerable to sunscreen chemicals, sediment, and runoff.
Kamalō Reef - Moloka‘i
A large, shallow reef flat with vital seagrass beds and coral systems. Remote and fragile, Kamalō has seen rising turbidity and nutrient threats from upstream changes.
Kealakekua Bay Reef - Hawaiʻi Island
A historically and spiritually significant reef system near the Captain Cook Monument. Coral bleaching and boat traffic have taken a toll in recent years.
Hulopo‘e Bay Reef - Lāna‘i
Part of a Marine Life Conservation District, Hulopo‘e Bay is a vital snorkeling and spawning site. Fragile coral and species like the raccoon butterflyfish are indicators of reef health.
Olowalu Mother Reef - Maui
One of the state’s oldest and most diverse coral systems. Home to manta rays and blacktip sharks, it is also vulnerable to runoff and coastal pressure.
