Humans Vanish from Hawai‘i Bay in 2020, What Unfolded Next?
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The sudden halt of tourism at Hanauma Bay in Hawai‘i during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the reef ecosystem to recover quickly, with improvements in water clarity, increased monk seal sightings, and more active herbivorous fish, highlighting the impact of human activity on marine environments and the potential benefits of sustainable tourism practices.
Topics:science#coral-reef-recovery#covid-19-pandemic#environment#hanauma-bay#marine-biodiversity#sustainable-tourism
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