Project Details
Projects our lab is working on.
Ocean Acidifcaiton
Coral reefs Hawaii
Integrated Assessment Model
Welfare Analysis
Project information
- Category: Assessing Current and Future Ocean Acidification and Climate Vulnerabilities Along the Hawaiian Archipelago
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- Project date: 2020-2024
- Project URL: OAP Story Page
Summary
Coral reefs form the backbone of Hawaiʻis nearshore ecosystems, supporting high biodiversity and delivering substantial ecological and economic benefits. Although they cover just 0.2% of the seafloor globally, Hawaiian coral reefs account for approximately 85% of all coral reefs in the United States. These ecosystems support about a quarter of all marine species and provide essential services, including fishery habitat, coastal protection, recreation, and tourism. According to one estimate, coral reefs in the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) generate roughly $800 million per year in value from fishing, recreation, and other amenities. Climate change poses growing threats to Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs. Two primary drivers of risk are rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification (OA).
