Kaho'olawe Video Series

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Conservation and the Future of Kaho’olawe

After decades of damage to the island of Kaho’olawe the restoration of the island is in sight and conservationists are excited about the future of the island. Kaho’olawe Island has a long history of being used for environmentally damaging purposes from the overgrazing of cattle and sheep to bombing by the US military to the […]

Written by on March 28, 2018

The Restoration of Kaho’olawe

Volunteers and conservationists join together in a restoration effort to secure a vibrant future for the island and native species. Since bombing stopped on Kaho’olawe more than 20 years ago, 9 million pounds of ordnance have been cleared from the island in the process of reviving and restoring the island. Although the island has been […]

Written by on March 23, 2018

Cultural Connections of Kaho’olawe

The island of Kaho’olawe is considered to be an important part of Hawaiian culture due to its geographic location and cultural connection to ocean navigation. Kaho’olawe is at the center of the Hawaiian Island chain and has been considered vital to navigation. Kealaikahiki is a point on the island that means “the pathway to Tahiti.” […]

Written by on March 22, 2018

Sailor’s Hat – A Mark of Destruction on Kaho’olawe

Man-made crater “Sailor’s Hat” showcases the impact humans have had on the island of Kaho’olawe but conservation offers hope that this island paradise can thrive once again. The coast of Kaho’olawe is marked with a man-made crater called Sailor’s Hat. The crater was caused during bombing practice; in 1965 the US Navy piled 500 tons […]

Written by on March 16, 2018

The Danger of Kaho’olawe

Kaho’olawe was once a flourishing paradise for seabirds and native flora but the introduction of ranching and the use of the island as military bombing target practice drastically altered the island ecosystem. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 Kaho’olawe was transformed into a bombing range that prepared troops for World War II, the […]

Written by on March 13, 2018

The History of Kaho’olawe

Kaho’olawe Island once flourished with native flora and fauna, but ranching and invasive species changed the course of this unique ecosystem. Today the island of Kaho’olawe appears to be a small barren piece of land, but this island once flourished with native plants and seabirds. Located only seven miles southeast of Maui, the island was […]

Written by on March 7, 2018