The REEF Fish ID Class from 9-12 this morning is cancelled due to the weather and surf conditions. Please send an email to Heather@reefwatchwaikiki.org if you would like to attend one of the following Fish ID Classes: Event Date Location Time REEF Fish ID Class and Snorkel Survey May 18 Queen’s Beach near lifeguard tower […]
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Spotlight on Soldierfish
April 28, 2011 
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Do you want to see a fish you most likely have not seen in Waikīkī yet? I recommend looking under ledges and in caves to spot the nocturnal soldierfish. Soldierfish, commonly referred to as “menpachi” in Hawai’i, are in the family Holocentridae. During the day, soldierfish will hide in crevices and at night they venture onto […]
Continue readingMarine Invertebrate of the Week: Sea Cucumber Crab
April 27, 2011 0 Comments
Lately, Cassidy and I have been finding cool marine invertebrates near the aquarium. During the REEF survey last week, I was surprised to find a little crab sitting on top of a sea cucumber. After doing some research, I discovered this crab is called a Sea Cucumber crab for its symbiotic relationship with sea cucumbers. […]
Continue readingREEF Fish ID Class tomorrow!
April 26, 2011 0 Comments
Come join me at Queen’s beach for the REEF Fish ID Class tomorrow at 9am. The class will run from 9-10:30am and an optional snorkel survey will be offered after the class (if conditions permit). If you would like to attend, please bring a towel, swimsuit, camp chair, sunscreen, water, wetsuit or rashguard, mask, snorkel, […]
Continue readingReef Watch Waikiki and FIN are teaming up!
April 15, 2011 0 Comments
Join Reef Watch Waikiki and FIN for training, surveying, or just having fun in the sun on Saturday, April 16 at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki. Reef Watch Waikiki will be offering the REEF Fish ID Class from 8-9:30 am. After the class, you can join RWW and FIN (Fish Identification Network) for a snorkel survey […]
Continue readingWhat is the marine invertebrate of the week?
April 5, 2011 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, I spotted this little creature floating on top of the sand in the Waikiki MLCD. The critter was about the size of a half dollar coin. Does anyone know what kind of marine invertebrate this is? Please post and let me know what you think so that we can figure out […]
Continue readingSpotlight on Bonefish
April 4, 2011 0 Comments
Bonefish, also know as ‘o’io, are easily identified by their long silver bodies, single dorsal fin and wide forked tail. On O’ahu, we have spotted several bonefish congregating near the jetty and shallow reef areas in the MLCD. The two species of bonefish in Hawai’i, the Round jaw and Sharp jaw bonefish, are very hard […]
Continue readingMarine Invertebrate of the Week: Marbled Shrimp
March 29, 2011 1 Comment
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 […]
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 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 […]
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