Kahalu‘u Beach Park Closes for Cauliflower Coral Protection

Coral gametes in Kahalu‘u Bay will more likely be able to find suitable reef areas to recolonize within the bay if given a chance to settle undisturbed by human activity and/or pollutants. Department of Land & Natural Resources Kahalu‘u Beach Park on the Big Island’s Kona coast will be closed from May 5 through 12 due to coral spawning.The closure aims to enhance the spawning of cauliflower coral, a vital process for rejuvenating the coral reef ecosystem.