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 [...]
Whale watching season in Oahu? Hawaii humpback whale season (when we are seeing them daily) is mid December-ish through mid April-ish. The first seasonal humpback whale sightings have been in early October. We've seen them (very sporadically) as late as June. In 2024, a humpback whale was sighted on our west Oahu coast [...]
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, [...]
Pelagic Birdwatching (Seabirds) Wildlife Tours with Integrity, O'ahu Seabirds spend most of their life feeding and living on the open ocean, coming to land only to breed or nest. Hawaii has productive, food-rich waters that make it a major foraging area for thousands of seabirds such as albatross, terns, boobies, shearwaters, petrels, tropicbirds, [...]
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" [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
