Windward Oahu resident Jim Anthony credits the coconut for his ability to stay sharp at the ripe age of 91. He has some body aches and pains, he said, but coconut water is “vital” for his kidney ...

Coconuts are increasingly being used around the world as part of efforts to keep shorelines from eroding. Strands of coconut husk, known as coir, can be spun into mats or logs that are flexible and ...

Coconuts and coconut products, from candy to copra, have been an integral part of life in Guerrero for nearly 500 years.