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 [...]
Guided Sea Turtle Snorkeling Oahu, included in Best of the West and Wildlife in Depth Charters Our marine biologist crew sails you out for sensitive sea turtle connections on the "Wild Side" of Oahu. Summer months with calm waters and deserted beaches are the best time to the snorkel the turtle reef on [...]
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. [...]
Laysan Albatross Holy Mōlī ! The Laysan Albatross of Ka'ena Point, O'ahu The Laysan Albatross, mōlī, gets its name from its Laysan breeding colony in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. From November through July is the only time the Laysan Albatross will be found on land, nesting and raising their young. On O'ahu, [...]
Rays in Hawaiian Waters The beautiful spot patterns on eagle ray bodies are indicative of their birthplace. Spotted Eagle RayScientific Name: Aetobatus narinariHawaiian Name: "Hailepo"With its eerie shape and flapping dorsal fins, the eagle ray is among the most elegant and mysterious-looking fish in [...]
Sea Turtle Cleaning Station - included on Best of the West and Wildlife in Depth charters A Turtle 'Spa', No Appointment Needed! Because turtles must keep their shells clean of algae and other things that can slow them down (enough to become 'mini-ecosystems of their own and probably itches!), cleaning stations are often the [...]
Green Sea Turtles Green Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi Few experiences capture Hawai'i quite like swimming alongside a green sea turtle. Known locally as honu, these gentle giants are icons of Hawaiian waters — graceful, ancient, and deeply connected to local culture and ecology. Green sea turtles are the largest of the [...]
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 [...]
Meet the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins: Playful Behaviors and Unique Traits A spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) spins by accelerating through the water with rapid pumps of the tail, then muscles a tight twist as it breaks the surface. In the Hawaiian language, dolphins are called nai'a, a name that encompasses the [...]
