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 […]
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Funny fish faces
March 5, 2011 
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During the REEF fish survey on Wednesday morning, I snapped a few photos of different reef fish species and marine invertebrates. After going through the photographs from the survey, I noticed that some of the marine critters seemed to either pose for the camera with a nice head shot or hide from camera. Here are […]
Continue readingWho can ID all three fish?
February 3, 2011 6 Comments
After the REEF Fish Identification class today, I went on a snorkel survey with Jack, Miranda, Beth, Cassidy, Melodie and Kristie. A few minutes into the survey, I spotted these three fish and snapped a picture. I was specifically trying to get a picture of the fish in the middle because I have never seen […]
Continue reading Identify the mystery fish for extra points
December 5, 2010 2 Comments
Early Saturday morning, Mike and I took several volunteers on a REEF survey in the Waikīkī MLCD. Most of us finished the survey as quickly as we could since the water was very chilly! I only took a few photos and I captured a picture of a fish I can not identify. I will give […]
Continue readingMidway motivation for the Winter REEF Fest Competition
November 30, 2010 0 Comments
Here is an easy and yummy way to stay motivated and earn 4 points for the Winter REEF Fest Competition: I am bringing pumpkin scones! What is everyone else going to bring?
Continue readingTime to start racking up points!
November 19, 2010 2 Comments
The Winter REEF Fest is going on right now and there are two great opportunities for you to accumulate points before December. Here are the details:
Continue readingBecome a fish nerd!
November 2, 2010 1 Comment
Just a quick reminder to consider joining us TODAY from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for our next REEF Fish ID Training. For this class, we’re venturing out of our usual stomping grounds and heading to East O’ahu. This afternoon’s class will be held in the NOAA Conference Room in Hawai’i Kai, located at 6600 Kalanianaole Highway, Third […]
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