A commercial tour boat heads for Molokini, the famous crescent-shaped crater located about 3 miles off Maui’s south shore, earlier this year. A measure on permits for commercial use operators ...

A research team last week began studying the ecosystem around Molokini — without the usual tour boats and crowds of snorkelers — to observe any changes. They already have noticed a few.

U.S. News Insider Tip: The boat ride back from Molokini tends to get very windy and bumpy, which might not be suitable for those prone to seasickness. If you can't handle the boat trip ...