Ocean Trekker Expeditions, Fall 2007
FAQ's
How do our Treks make a difference?
Our learning vacations or "voluntours" are intended both to provide "know-mads" with a broad knowledge and
understanding of marine mammals and turtles, and to use these charismatic
large animals to illustrate concepts of marine ecology and animal
behavior.
Our marine-biologist owned and operated business has been serving travelers from around the world for over 10 years. We work closely with the local community to help our guests experience island life and support local businesses.
We have a 90% daily success rate with sighting dolphins and whales who come close to shore due to the geology of the island and the plentiful food supply.
There is a good spirit of cooperation amongst our staff and agreement to respect the animals as a priority. The in-water encounters follow local and our own guidelines to protect the reef and ocean dwellers.
We invite researchers to join us on each and every dolphin adventure. These researchers monitor dolphin behavior and help our boat operators to continue to conduct our trips in a respectful, non-intrusive manner.
All guides and captains are fully qualified and have years of experience conducting wild dolphin adventures in Hawaii. Each and every member of our crew is dedicated to keeping the wild Dolphin experience one that will be beneficial to both the dolphins and our guests. Our most important goal is to enjoy the dolphins on their terms, in their environment.
What types of things are "conservation efforts"?
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Assisting the researcher by photographing dolphin dorsal
fins, turtle faces and whale flukes to aid with individual identifications
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Recording of wildlife sighting information such as numbers 
and species of animals, number
of babies, and behaviors.
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Logs or journals of daily experiences
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Reef and turtle monitoring REEF
Survey and Reef
Check efforts at snorkeling sites.
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Volunteer "work-days" include enhancement of endemic Hawaiian natural or cultural sites.
We have a large group, are we really limited to twelve people?
- If you have your own larger group, accommodations can be made. Please contact us for details.
We want to come, but can we do it in the spring?
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As of this writing, Ocean Expeditions are only offered in the fall as that is when the vessel is available. Its the shoulder season for Hawaii (low tourism) flights are cheaper, less people on the island, and its the best time for dolphins and snorkeling as the water is great!
Will we need transportation?
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Transportation to and from the airport, to the harbor and site visits will be provided. As we are in a somewhat remote area (part of the attraction), rental cars are suggested for those who want to venture out on their own explorations.
Things
You Can Do to Protect Coral Reefs | How to Snorkel
Today
Show, Jan. 21, 204; Volunteer
Vacations helping wildlife, Organizations offer volunteers the
opportunity to get up close and personal with animals, while learning
about the world around them (look for the box listings.)
Dolphin
Tour l Whale Watching l Turtle Travel l Night Sails l Hawaii Snorkeling l Massage etc. l
Rates, Prices l Online Booking
l Free Dolphin Wallpaper and Screensavers
Wild Side Specialty Tours, LLC
Tours with Integrity - on the island of Oahu:
Waianae Boat Harbor, A5
Oahu Hawaii 96792 (near Ko Olina Resort)
TEL (808) 306-7273
FAX (808) 668-4075
email: Reservations@SailHawaii.com
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