Current measures to prevent and reduce marine debris are inadequate and the problem will likely worsen, according a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council.
“Despite all the regulations and limitations over the last 20 years, there are still large quantities of waste and litter in the oceans,” said Keith Criddle, a professor of [...]

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Attack and flurry of sightings prompt shark warning for isles
A day after a shark attacked a surfer on Oahu, the state is warning people across Hawaii to be cautious when entering the ocean because of an apparent increase in sharks swimming in shallow waters.
The alert came after a shark bit the leg of 40-year-old Todd [...]

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Ke’e Beach is closed this afternoon due to a shark sighting in the area and will remain closed at least until tomorrow morning.
According to Ocean Safety officials, a 6- to 7-foot black tip shark was spotted in the lagoon this afternoon.
Signs are posted in the area warning of the shark sighting and no swimming allowed.
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The Superferry gets high marks in most areas, but needs to do more to protect the environment. That’s according to a study released today by the Department of Transportation. 
The 200-thousand dollar risk assessment found that out of 40 categories, the Superferry did poorly in three areas.
First, 23-percent of vehicles were not inspected for banned agricultural [...]

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Kaua‘i’s junior lifeguards won the annual State Junior Lifeguard Championships for the fifth time in a row yesterday at the Ala Moana Beach Park — the most wins of any island team.
“We broke the record with four last year,” said Water Safety instructor and chaperone Roy Yamagata. “This fifth one is like the frosting on [...]

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Kaua’i Ocean Safety officials have closed Hanalei Bay until further notice after a shark was spotted in the area this morning.
Lifeguards saw an 8-to-10-foot shark and posted signs to alert beach-goers.
Hanalei Bay will be reopened when it is deemed safe for the public to re-enter the water, county officials said.
Those wanting to spend time in [...]

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