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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Volunteer Onboard for Whale and Dolphin Research, Naturalist | Photographer Are you Meant for Something Extraordinary? Ready to make some waves? Are you a self starter, able to work both independently and as a team? Live on O`ahu, or already have a place to stay and transportation? Our boat-based volunteer opportunities are [...]
