The stark possibility of a Hawaiʻi—and a planet—without living coral reefs became alarmingly real. Reefs, which support over 25 percent of all marine life, are vital ecosystems that provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for countless species. Beyond their ecological…
Imagine the year 2050. Coastal cities are retreating. Iconic beaches like Waikiki, once teeming with people, have become distant memories, swallowed by rising tides. Homes, highways, and infrastructure have crumbled into the sea as the relentless forces of climate change…