Also known as shingle urchins, or hāʻukeʻuke in Hawaiian, helmet urchins have evolved to resist strong wave action and drying out (which is why they can tolerate being exposed to air). This huge south swell would be no problem for a helmet urchin! Its unique design allows it to stay firmly in place on rocks […]
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Three Yellow Fish, Three Different Species
August 22, 2011 
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The first fish that people usually think of when they see a yellow fish is, Yellow Tang! But not all yellow fishes are Yellow Tangs.
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August 17, 2011 1 Comment
What does a Saddle Wrasse have in common with a Hawaiian White-Spotted Toby? At first glance, they are obviously different in size, shape, and color. One is a wrasse and one is a pufferfish, can the two really have any similarities? Well, yes, and it’s more than just one similarity.
Continue readingInvert of the Week: Blue Octocoral
August 13, 2011 0 Comments
Blue Octocoral (Sarcothelia edmondsoni) is only found in Hawai’i! It is a type of soft coral, and if you look real closely it resembles snowflakes. Octocoral polyps have eight rays, hence the name. It can be a radiant blue or a dull purple-brown. A great place to see lots of blue octocoral is in the […]
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August 9, 2011 0 Comments
Check out our Limu Watch page where you can find information and pictures of algae and seaweed found in Waikīkī and Oahu’s south shore. Also check in to read the limu of the week!
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August 8, 2011 0 Comments
Have you ever wondered what snorkeling is like at Mokule’ia? I was camping in the area and decided to dive in. The current is really strong, so I wouldn’t suggest snorkeling there unless you are a strong swimmer. There are numerous rice corals, cauliflower corals, saddle wrasses, brown surgeonfishes, damselfishes, and rosette halimeda.
Continue readingWe Took the Interns to Sharks Cove
August 4, 2011 0 Comments
Check out some photos!
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