Hello, Hawaiian Sea Turtle
Something about sea turtles tugs at our hearts. It may be that we’ve seen one too many Disney or Pixar movies or that all those ‘save the planet’ speeches have gotten to us. read more
Something about sea turtles tugs at our hearts. It may be that we’ve seen one too many Disney or Pixar movies or that all those ‘save the planet’ speeches have gotten to us. read more
Found on practically all Hawaiian shorelines, the a’ama (Grapsus tenuicrustatus) plays a vital role in keeping the shoreline free of organic debris. read more
Sea cucumbers are interesting echinoderms that live all over the world. In Hawaii they are found from tide pools, like this one, to much deeper waters. read more
Praying Mantis can be found in many parts of Hawaii, from the seashore to nearly 7,000 feet up. It is not known if praying mantis were introduced purposefully or if they arrived accidentally. read more
The Nene is the state bird of Hawaii. This goose species was decimated over the years to near extinction from over-hunting and introduced predators. read more
Humpback whales frequent the Hawaiian islands each year between November and April. These magnificent creatures are as big as a bus and have lungs as big as a VW Bug. They migrate to Hawaii to mate, birth young, and teach … read more
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are known for how they come out of the ocean to bask in the warm Pacific Sun. read more
There’s nothing quite like seeing a breaching Humpback whale in Hawaii’s waters. read more
A favorite of visitors and locals, photographers and site-seers, kids and adults, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are a joy to watch. read more
Hawaii’s beauty extends into its plants, animals, and even insects, like this Hawaii Garden Spider (Argiope appensa). read more
Spinner dolphins can be found all over the Hawaiian islands, but especially in the shallow, clear, sandy-bottomed waters near Kailua-Kona. Spinner dolphins are named for their… read more
The Hawaiian orange-spotted day gecko is a common site on the islands. These playful, attractive lizards adorn trees, railings, buildings, and even indoor walls and ceilings. read more