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!
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Spotlight on Goatfish
March 27, 2011 
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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 readingThree More Educational Slideshows
February 10, 2011 1 Comment
We’ve posted three more slideshows about fishes in the Fish Watch page! You can find them there, or click on an image below. If you want to learn more about how to identify the common fish families that you may see in Waikīkī, click on the Intro to Hawaiian Fish Families slideshow. The Swimming […]
Continue readingBenthic Survey and Beach Table
February 9, 2011 0 Comments
Today we unloaded our gear at the beach near Queen’s Beach and set up our beach table. We had 25 visitors today! It’s exciting to be able to educate people right on the beach! Heather and I also conducted a benthic survey on the Diamond Head side of the MLCD. The random point that we […]
Continue readingGreat volunteer participation with benthic surveys!
February 7, 2011 0 Comments
Last Friday, we had a total of 4 volunteers help out with our benthic survey! It was enough people to help our 3 Reef Watch staff complete 2 surveys! 🙂 If you would like to participate, our next survey is tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., please email heather@reefwatchwaikiki.org if you would like to help.
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 readingNO WAY!
February 1, 2011 4 Comments
Earlier today, Karen R. conducted a REEF fish survey near the MLCD and guess what she saw:
Continue readingAnother Day of Marine Photography
February 1, 2011 3 Comments
I found out yesterday from the coconut wireless that the water was crystal clear and epic for snorkeling! So I went down to the MLCD and dove into the chilly water! Look what I found!
Continue readingBeware: Jellyfish!
January 28, 2011 0 Comments
Starting today, Box jellyfish may be seen in the waters and on the beaches of Waikīkī. Check out this link to see a Video of Box Jellyfish Swimming. The jellyfish will probably be in Waikīkī for a few days, so I recommend avoiding the waters and watch out where you step on the beach! Luckily, […]
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