Zac Forsman; Kira Hughes; Kim Hum; Luna Kekoa; Lindsey Kramer; Paulo Marin; Ryan Okano; Julia Rose; Shannon Ruseborn; Bert Weeks

Draft Action Plan for Coral Reef Restoration in the Main Hawaiian Islands

2022

Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology; The Nature Conservancy; Division of Aquatic Resources; Hawai'i Coral Reef Initiative; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

"This draft Coral Restoration Action Plan fits within the State of Hawai'i 2020-2030 Hawai'i Coral Strategy, in particular the Makai Restoration Pillar, which is to 'increase the ecological function and integrity of coral reefs by: 1) developing Division of Aquatic Resource's (DAR) role in coral reef ecosystem management for restoration projects statewide; and, 2) supporting effective restoration projects, especially those that are led by public and private partners.' The planning team also coordinated development of a restoration permitting framework process, which is being led by the State. This led to the following priority goals: 1. Build capacity to develop, test, and apply restoration methods that enhance the resistance and recovery of coral reefs impacted by bleaching. 2. Develop and test restoration methods to enhance coastal protection. 3. Develop and test restoration methods to enhance fisheries habitat."

coral reef, restoration, Main Hawaiian Islands

NMFS

OHC

FY2022 CRCP Project ID 31238; Project Title: Collaboration and capacity building for coral restoration in the Pacific Islands; Principal Investigator: Lani Watson