Stingray at the Maui Ocean Center
Children at the Maui Ocean Center learn about stingrays and sharks at The Open Ocean Exhibit. read more
Children at the Maui Ocean Center learn about stingrays and sharks at The Open Ocean Exhibit. read more
An Anole lizard sunbathes atop a red ti leaf in Maui, stretching out every inch of his skin to catch the afternoon rays. read more
A beautiful shot of a white-tip reef shark resting in an underwater cave off Makena on the south Maui coastline. read more
If you already think sea turtles are chill, this shot will help further convince you of their relaxed nature. It would be amazing to know what this Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is thinking. The expressive face, barely open eyes, wide spread fins, and positioning on the sea floor all seem to say, “Just chillin’. How you doin’?” read more
A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle flies by an underwater observer amidst corals and white sand as streams of light pour in from above in Maui’s near-shore ocean. read more
This fun looking butterflyfish can be found abundantly on the Hawaiian reefs. This one was photographed at Kahaluu Beach Park, a marine reserve in Kailua-Kona. read more
A Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) glides through shallow ocean ponds like a missile, sleek and made for speed. read more
An Undulated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax undulatus) peers out from its coral camouflage to watch for both predators and prey in a shallow Hawaii reef. There are many Moray Eel species found in Hawaii, where they are called “Puhi ao.” read more
A school of blue-striped snapper in Hawaii swim together in a tight bunch as a solitary snapper swims in front of the group. read more
Three Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles circle round in an underwater dance serenaded by sunlight from above while a crowd of busy reef fish go about their business. read more
A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, called “honu,” floats serenely through the sandy shallows off the Maui coastline as light cascades down in streams from above painting a mosaic on the sea floor. read more
Kamakapueo: Eye of the Owl. The bright eyes of a Pueo lock onto activity surrounding its roost at the Hilo Zoo on Hawaii’s Big Island with a casual intensity. read more