Hawaiian authorities declare Lahaina's coastal waters safe for surfing and swimming after wildfire tests.
Hawaiian authorities have declared Lahaina's coastal waters safe for surfing and swimming after a wildfire, following tests by the University of Hawaii, Surfrider Foundation, and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The safety of consuming fish and other marine species has not been explicitly addressed. Researchers are using the event as an opportunity to study the potential effects of chemicals and metals from burned plastics, lead paint, and lithium-ion batteries on delicate coral reef ecosystems.
April 12, 2024
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