Levi Lewis, a Ph.D. student in the Smith Lab, gives us his view on a peer-reviewed study, commissioned by NOAA, that estimates the value of Hawaiian coral reefs.
Breaking Coral Reef News: NOAA Issues Comprehensive Samoa Archipelago Assessment
NOAA recently issued the most comprehensive biogeographic assessment of the Samoa Archipelago to date. Based on the findings, Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary has released a draft of their management plan to improve the marine sanctuary in the American Samoa.