Wild Side Specialty Tours Leads Oahu Visitors on Marine Conservation AdventuresFounder Tori Davis, inspired by her love for the ocean and its inhabitants, established Wild Side Specialty Tours with a mission to combine marine conservation with unforgettable wildlife experiences. Her journey began with a shared passion for marine biology and a deep commitment to preserving [...]
Experience the Magic of Hawaii's Flying FishMālolo: Hawaiʻi’s Remarkable Flying FishMālolo—Hawaiʻi’s flying fish—are among the ocean’s most extraordinary acrobats. Their bodies are finely tuned for life at the edge of sea and sky. Certain species can remain airborne for up to 40 seconds, launching from the water at speeds approaching 30–35 miles per hour and [...]
Citizen Science Oʻahu, Mālama Hawaiʻi In Hawai‘i, we have a proverb that says “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka”: “The land is a chief, and man is its servant.” In our worldview, there is no separation between nature and people; just as the sea takes care of us, we take care of the [...]
What is one small thing everyone could do to have an impact on the world? Always cut plastic rings before throwing them away. Plastic pollution has the biggest effect not on humans, but on helpless (often without arms or hands to free themselves) wildlife of the ocean or other waterways. Getting caught in trash can causing [...]
We owe an Ocean of Gratitude to all who have supported our efforts for sustainable tourism on Oahu and strive for sustainability in their own lives. Wild Side Specialty Tours is honored to report our efforts below: Mooring safe for reefs and wildlife Reduce, Reuse and Recycle We use earth-friendly cleaning products, recycled paper and [...]
Love on the Rocks - Hawaii Coral Spawning 5 Intriguing Facts About Coral Spawning in Hawaii Hawaii’s coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, and one of their most fascinating natural events is coral spawning. This synchronized reproductive process plays a crucial role in reef health and regeneration. [...]
Hawaiian False Killer Whales Scientific Name: Pseudorca crassidens Of the 18 species of toothed whales found in Hawaii, the Hawaiian false killer whales are the most at risk. Federally listed as Endangered in December 2012, False killer whales have the lowest known abundance , and are divided into three discrete populations (an [...]
