Hawaii's islands are home to 85 percent of the coral reefs found in the United States.
Wildfires raging across Hawaii that are concentrated in the Maui region are expected to have an extreme impact on the state's environment, including its famed corals, according to one expert., and the death toll—which currently stands at over 50 people as of August 11—is expected to rise.
Stock photo shows coral reefs in Hawaii. Wildfires raging across Hawaii that are concentrated in the Maui region are expected to have an extreme impact on the state's environment, including its famed corals, according to one expert.Hawaii's islands are home to 85 percent of the coral reefs found in the United States, as conservation scientists were already concerned about their well-being even before the wildfires, according to Coral Reef Resilience.
Meanwhile, Hawaii's reefs have long suffered from pollution that enter the ocean from the land as well as the negative effects of tourism. It is feared the wildfires will only exacerbate these effects. "Notably, the wildfire could impact the water quality by introducing harmful pollutants which can stress corals, making them much more susceptible to disease. Long term, such stress could even lead to coral bleaching events. This is where corals expel algae in an attempt to reduce stress, leading to a noticeable loss of color, and potentially death," Rees said."The proximity of the wildfire to the coast means vegetation could be drastically affected.
Scientists won't know the extent of the damage until later but previous evidence shows that negative effects have happened before,
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