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Hawaii is well known for its fine weather, blue ocean and scenic mountains and coastlines. Hawaii is also home to a significant number of endangered species. Access to quality scientific and environmental information is critical in order to learn about and steward the human and natural environments.

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Virtually Hawaii Satellite images of Hawaii and other places. Also ocean currents, radar, spectral, infrared and other images. satftp.soest.hawaii.edu/space/hawaii

Environment Hawaii Discusses environmental news, issues, developments, natural resources and more in the Hawaiian islands. www.environment-hawaii.org

The Environmental Notice Bulletin distributed by the state Office of Environmental Quality Control to inform the public of proposed projects subject to public review and comment. Includes Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and Shoreline Certification notic www.state.hi.us/health/oeqc/index.html

Department of Land and Natural Resources Information about the state's management of cultural and natural resources, both terrestrial and marine. Schedule and agenda of Board of Land and Natural Resources meetings. www.state.hi.us/dlnr

Hawaii Statewide GIS Program Download GIS accessible basemaps and related data. www.state.hi.us/dbedt/gis/index.html

Pacific Tsunami Museum Museum to promote public education about tsunamis for the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Region. The museum will also preserve social and cultural history and serve as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in past tsunami events www.tsunami.org

Evolution in Hawaii: A Supplement to Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science National Academy of Sciences online book (2004) tells about the islands' geological origins and biodiversity and discusses how these illustrate the process of biological evolution. www.nap.edu/books/0309089913/html