Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

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.

At the first annual Hack-A-Thon contest to search for the next best marine debris cutting tool, seven contestants competed with their hand-made tools in front of a live audience and judge panel at the Waikīkī Aquarium.

Maritime historian and archeologist Jason Raupp spoke to HPR’s Maddie Bender about his book, “Wrecked on the Reef: Maritime Archaeology of American Whaleships in the Pacific Ocean.”

Photographer Andy Sullivan-Haskins spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about his work being exhibited this month at Kalapawai Cafe & Deli in Kailua on Oʻahu.

ʻAulani Wilhelm, CEO of Nia Tero, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about being on this year’s TIME100 Climate, a list of leaders driving climate action.

James Morioka and Derek LeVault, with the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, spoke to The Conversation’s Catherine Cruz about the Marine Debris Hack-a-Thon 2025.

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wants to undo fishing protections in the Pacific Ocean, which opponents say will hurt ocean ecosystems. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

Topic: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument hackathon

The first Hack-A-Thon, hosted by the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project and the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, is aiming to gather tool designs to reduce marine debris in oceans and beaches.

How could President Donald Trump’s second term affect fishing and ocean conservation in the Pacific Ocean? HPR's Mark Ladao spoke with local leaders about the potential changes under the new administration.