Have you ever been snorkeling and looked under coral heads or in the cracks and crevices between coral colonies? Lately, I have been investigating little cracks and I keep finding Marbled shrimp. Unfortunately, I have only found the shrimp on the east side and I want to put a challenge out to all of the […]
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Archive | March, 2011
REEF Survey with Hanauma Bay Volunteers
March 28, 2011 
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Volunteers from the Hanauma Bay Education Program joined us for a REEF Fish ID training and snorkel survey in the MLCD last Tuesday, March 22. We were also lucky to have two visitors join us from Florida Sea Grant. Here are some fun pictures!
Continue readingSpotlight on Goatfish
March 27, 2011 1 Comment
Goatfish, in the family Mullidae, are very unique fish that are easily identified by two separate dorsal fins and barbels, whisker-like appendages that hang below the mouth. Goatfish use the barbels to sense the small crustaceans, worms and other marine invertebrates hiding in the sand. Once a goatfish senses prey, it will swallow some sand […]
Continue readingPhotos from the Last REEF Survey
March 21, 2011 0 Comments
These cool creatures were observed during our most recent REEF snorkel survey in shallow water behind the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Continue readingMarine Invertebrate of the Week: Violet Snail
March 17, 2011 0 Comments
Every so often you might notice little purple shells washed up on the beach, usually during strong on-shore winds. The common name for these animals is Violet Snails (Janthina spp.).
Continue readingSap suckers don’t just fly…
March 14, 2011 0 Comments
… they can swim! Or at least this Ringed Sap-sucking Slug can make its way through the ocean. Covered with Lanikai silt, enough markings remain for identification, and its sighting combined the good fortune of being in the right spot to see its barely perceptible movement. Goes to show, it pays to look for sea […]
Continue readingPost-tsunami impacts in Waikiki? Let’s find out!
March 14, 2011 0 Comments
This Wednesday, from 9-12pm, I will be out snorkeling in the waters of Waikiki. I plan on conducting a REEF survey in the MLCD and checking for any damage or changes in the reef ecosystem since the tsunami. I would love to be joined by any volunteers. I will bring extra REEF slates and survey […]
Continue readingKahe Point (Electric Beach)
March 14, 2011 3 Comments
This past weekend, I did a REEF survey at Kahe Point (Electric Beach). It was my first time there and I expected to see lots and lots of fish! And I did! However, I was still disappointed. Kahe Point does have a lot of fish (high in abundance) but the diversity of species is somewhat […]
Continue readingTsunami Advisory
March 11, 2011 0 Comments
Aloha, by now all of you have heard about the devastating earthquakes and tsunami’s in Japan. O’ahu has been downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory which means you can return to your homes but the ocean is still off-limits! Even though we may have gotten small tsunami waves they are still dangerous, please be safe and […]
Continue readingJust For Fun!
March 10, 2011 5 Comments
I snorkeled out at Bowls the other day because I was curious to see what was there! Here’s a video from the trip. Just for fun, see if you can do a REEF Fish Survey from this video clip! 🙂 See how many species you can identify and count! S = Single, F = Few […]
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