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Humans Vanish from Hawai‘i Bay in 2020, What Unfolded Next?

Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC Wildlife Magazine

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.

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Reefs Thrive as Crowds Disappear at Hanauma Bay

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Phys.org

A study from the University of Hawaiʻi found that the temporary absence of tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid ecological recovery in Hanauma Bay, with clearer water, more active fish, and increased sightings of endangered monk seals, highlighting the reefs' resilience and the potential for sustainable tourism management.

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