Inventory of Anchialine Pools in Hawaii's National Parks
Fact Sheet
2005-3129
By: David Foote
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Anchialine (?near the sea?) pools are rare and localized brackish waters along coastal lava flows that exhibit tidal fluctuations without a surface connection with the ocean (Fig. 1). In Hawai`i, these pools were frequently excavated or otherwise modified by Hawaiians to serve as sources of drinking water, baths and fish ponds. National Parks in Hawai`i possess the full spectrum of pool types, from walled fish ponds to undisturbed pools in collapsed lava tubes, cracks and caves. Pools contain relatively rare and unique fauna threatened primarily by invasive species and habitat loss. In collaboration with the National Park Service?s Inventory and Monitoring Program, the U.S. Geological Survey?s Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center undertook inventories of these unique ecosystems in two National Parks on the island of Hawai`i: Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Inventory of Anchialine Pools in Hawaii's National Parks |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2005-3129 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20053129 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | 2 p. |
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