Hawaii researchers study Hanauma Bay during popular tourist attraction's closure

University of Hawaii researchers are studying whether human activity has an impact on Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve's fish and reef. The popular tourist attraction has been closed to the public since March 16 due to lockdowns arising from the coronavirus pandemic.
Video by Craig T. Kojima and courtesy Sarah Severino
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[@leesai1728]

This is a special place in the world. I'm a 78yr local who remembers moonlight picnics and camping in the bay. I knew restrictions had been in place for yrs, when we tried to go there and were turned away because the no. ratios had been met. Only the virus made me realize 3000 a day, etc ..This is a very special area in the world. Tourists numbers should lessen daily, cut the number of days open, charge tourists more, its a 5* place. Residents should pay a local fee and their numbers allowed to increase. We pay a price living in a beautiful state and should have more opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty. My grandchild has only been able to enjoy the view.

[@skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

Such a special place ❤️glory to God 🙏 for such beautiful creations.

[@knoodelhed]

Marketing crew should distribute samples of reef friendly sunscreen. There are chemical stressors in noncompliant popular products.

[@osmanhossain676]

little girls: mermaids go to Hawaii mommy. girls mom: yes girls mermaids go to Hawaii.