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You'd probably recognize this invasive algae that has now reached Papahānaumokuākea

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Mark Ladao
Published January 2, 2026 at 10:53 AM HST
NOAA scientist Taylor Williams holds a piece of invasive algae, Acanthophora spicifera, at Ala Moana Beach Park on Dec. 10, 2025.
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NOAA scientist Taylor Williams holds a piece of invasive algae, Acanthophora spicifera, at Ala Moana Beach Park on Dec. 10, 2025.

Researchers just reported that the most abundant species of invasive algae in the main Hawaiian Islands has been found in Papahānaumokuākea at Kuaihelani, or Midway Atoll.

HPR's Mark Ladao has more on the biosecurity plans in place for Midway.

A full text version of this story will be available later today.
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Mark Ladao
Mark Ladao is a news producer for Hawai'i Public Radio. Contact him at mladao@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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