Guardians Of The Deep

Guardians Of The Deep explores the work of marine scientists in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument who study the good, the bad and the ugly found in these protected waters.

Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Next President Will Shape The Future Of America’s Largest Marine Monument

With the effects of climate change bearing down, the race is on to ensure Papahānaumokuākea remains protected.

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out what it is, where it came from and whether anything can stop it.

What’s In A Name? Scientists Are Tying Hawaiian Islands Back To Their Roots

A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.

Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

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VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

VIDEO: Behind The Story — Guardians Of The Deep

Civil Beat deputy editor Nathan Eagle joined scientists on a three-week expedition in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

He Aha Ia Mea He Inoa? Ke Hoʻi Nei Nā Mea Noiʻi I Ko Hawaiʻi Piko
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

He Aha Ia Mea He Inoa? Ke Hoʻi Nei Nā Mea Noiʻi I Ko Hawaiʻi Piko

Ke hoʻolaha hou nei kekahi papahana i nā inoa maoli o ko Hawaiʻi mau mea he wahi a he lāhulu.