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Stories from the Field
Here are stories from the Pacific beyond the glossy postcards.
Stories that take you off the beaten path, into rainforests, reefs, bogs and remote atolls, native landscapes and seascapes that sustain an exuberance of life like nowhere else on earth.
Come explore Conservancy preserves and other areas we are protecting in partnership with local communities. Rare sanctuaries where native plants and wildlife can thrive and restore their species from the brink of extinction.
Along the way, meet the people who work every day, in different ways, to protect nature and preserve life in these islands.
Hawaiian Spiders: Eight-Eyed Gods and Celestial Webs
The native spiders of Hawai’i receive little public attention. But these native species occur in just about every type of ecosystem on land, from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts, and from coastal dunes to subterranean caves.
Removing Roi: A No Brainer or Not?
A new Conservancy research project seeks to determine if an introduced fish species called roi (peacock grouper) is an invasive predator and what impact it is having on native fish populations and the health of Hawaii’s coral reefs.
25 Years Gon
For Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor Sam 'Ohu Gon III, a few years turned into a career in conservation. In 2011, he celebrated his 25th anniversary with The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i.
A Fish in Water
When she is in the ocean, the Conservancy’s Emily Fielding is in her element. Indeed, thanks to the efforts of this island water woman, marine conservation on Maui is benefiting in a big way.
Manō—Hawaiian Sharks
Ancient Hawaiians treated sharks, or manō, as individuals of great power within their realm. As ocean people, they realized the important role that sharks play as top predators in the marine ecosystem. Explore
Spirit of the Sea
Julia DeMartini's life was cut short by an accident at sea, but not before this longtime Conservancy supporter left a treasure trove of coral reef images to build awareness for marine conservation. Explore
A Community Pulls Together
By removing 2.9 million pounds of invasive algae from East Honolulu's Maunalua Bay, the 'Great Huki' cleaned up the marine environment and brought an entire community together. Explore
Beware of the Mikinalu!
Hawaii’s only carnivorous plant is found on the island of Kaua’i and likes nothing better than to eat unwary travelers for lunch. Explore
Saving the Ranch
Ranchers and other private landowners are using a flexible land and estate management tool called a conservation easement to protect their lands forever. Explore
Keeper of Kona Hema
Meet Mel Johnasen, who uses his skills as a hunter, carpenter, mechanic and heavy equipment operator to protect the Conservancy's Kona Hema Preserve on the island of Hawai‘i. Explore
Hanging with the Orangutans
During a recent fellowship in Indonesia, Maui’s Mark White met a family of endangered orangutans and learned that if you want to protect a country’s natural communities you have to first develop strong relationships with its human communities. Explore
Sea Urchins to the Rescue
Reef managers in O‘ahu’s Kāne‘ohe Bay are cheering the success of a new restoration technique that uses native sea urchins to combat invasive alien algae in the marine environment. Explore
Healing an Ahupua‘a
Sediment is choking the coral reefs in Oahu’s Kāne‘ohe Bay. Now, a unique partnership led by a local community group and supported by the Conservancy is replanting wetland taro fields to trap the sediment before it reaches the sea. Explore
Game Changer
Using breakthrough technology, the Conservancy’s Trae Menard is changing the game of weed mapping and control on the island of Kaua‘i. Explore
‘Opihi Partnership
A statewide project spearheaded by the Conservancy aims to turn the tide for 'opihi, a prized island delicacy that plays a key role in the marine ecosystem by keeping shoreline algae growth in check. Explore
Meet the Graduates
In 2008, the Conservancy launched a Marine Fellowship program to build a new generation of marine conservation leaders. Today, the program’s first two graduates, Russell Animoto and Marion Ano, are fully equipped professionals. Explore
Weed Busters!
Meet our dedicated Moloka'i weed crew who are on a "search and destroy mission" to rid the native forests of east Moloka'i of harmful invasive weeds. Explore
Our Man on Moloka‘i
For over 25 years, Ed Misaki, director of Moloka‘i programs, has nurtured the island program to become one of the jewels of the Conservancy’s work in Hawai‘i. Explore
Super Sucker Saves Reefs
This innovative Conservancy-developed underwater vacuum cleaner sucks alien algae right off the reef. Explore
Weed Warrior
Maui weed warrior Pat Bily battles alien plant pests to stop them from destroying native forests and wildlife. Explore.
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