Navy to Launch Large-Scale Removal of Invasive Octocorals, Supports "Don't Let It Loose" Campaign
October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news:
From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - This fall, the Navy will begin the first large scale removal of invasive octocorals in Pearl Harbor that pose a threat to the local marine ecosystem. The two species of octocorals that were first discovered near Bishop Point are not native to Hawaii but are known to be popular with aquarium enthusias . . .
From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - This fall, the Navy will begin the first large scale removal of invasive octocorals in Pearl Harbor that pose a threat to the local marine ecosystem. The two species of octocorals that were first discovered near Bishop Point are not native to Hawaii but are known to be popular with aquarium enthusias . . .