#Algae species discovered infesting NW Hawaiian waters has been identified
“#Algae species discovered infesting NW Hawaiian waters has been identified” The new species of algae at Pearl and Hermes Atoll. Credit: NOAA/National Marine Sanctuaries A newly-identified, fast-growing species of algae poses a major threat to coral reefs and the ocean ecosystem. It was previously discovered in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument by a team of researchers…