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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Pygmy and Dwarf Whales in Hawaii Scientific Name: Feresa attenuata Pygmy killer whales, one of the most poorly-known species of dolphins in the world, are observed at least several times a year within Hawaiian waters. Through photo id's, they (unlike pygmy killer whales anywhere else in the world) seem to be "regular" [...]
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 [...]
Just like a Glass Bottom Boat! The Water is That Clear... We are often asked if those who stay onboard (instead of snorkeling) will still have a good time. Of course! The most acrobatic and dramatic dolphin and whale skills are above water. The view from the bow is like a glass [...]
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 [...]
