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MEDIA RELEASE Heavy usage of Kahaluu Bay is prompting the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) to propose rule changes for specific ocean recreation activities in the bay. Proposed amendments to HAR § 13-256-152 include regulation of certification requirements for commercial surf instructors and to limit commercial surf instruction to four (4) permittees […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Marine biologist Kaipo Perez III provides an updated ecological evaluation of coral reef resources at Kahaluu Bay in an Eia Hawaii presentation in Hilo and a Puana Ka Ike lecture in Kona. The lectures are noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the University of Hawaii Hilo, Campus Center (CC) 301, and 5:30–7 p.m. […]

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South shore shallow sites exemplify the strongest connection between the mauka and makai watersheds

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MEDIA RELEASE Marine biologist Kaipo Perez III discusses the coral reef at Kahaluu Bay and its connectivity to freshwater resources, culture, and the effects of global climate change in a Puana Ka Ike (Imparting Knowledge) lecture from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the Keauhou Beach Resort Ballroom. “Kahaluu Bay is a dynamic and unique […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 by Margaret Masunaga The Bay Concert, a celebration of life at Kahaluu Bay, gave special recognition this year to artist, historian and author Herbert Kawainui Kane. The fundraiser, sponsored by The Kohala Center, was Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. Kane, a resident of Honaunau, was […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The “2009 Bay Concert: A Celebration of Life at Kahaluu Bay” features Na Hoku award winners Na Leo Pilimehana and Hookena along with emcee Frank de Lima and the Daifukuji Taiko Drummers on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Convention Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; concert is 5-8 p.m. […]

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ome join us for an evening of music, humor, fun, recognition, and celebration! This year’s Bay Concert is on Saturday, November 21 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Convention Center. Featuring Na Hoku Award winners Na Leo Pilimehana, Ho‘okena, our own Daifukuji Taiko Drummers, and funnyman Frank De Lima as emcee.

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The Kahaluu Bay Project and ReefTeach volunteers aim to protect and improve one of West Hawaii’s premier reef attractions.

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