Archive for Kauai Marine Life
Turtle Hatchlings on Kaua’i
Kaua’i Sea Riders Crew have had a great 2010 summer! Na Pali Charters, South Shore Reef Charters and Now…. Turtle Hatchlings! The “Na Honu Kai” have recently been nesting around the island on a few remote beaches.In the past this was unheard of as Sea Turtles were hunted almost to extinction in the 1950′s and [...]
Octopuses Garden
We had a great time as usual on our AM Snorkel Tour. Despite some choppy surface conditions, the Ocean was chrystal blue and we encountered a Hawaiian Octopus at the turtle resting area. The den of the octopus can be easily seen from the surface as an anomally on the reef. With broken shells and [...]
It’s a Fluke!!
The underside of a Whales’ Tail is unique to each individual, hence a modern way of tagging and counting the North Pacific Humpback Whales is done through digital photography. Our Presidents Day Charter Passengers had a rare and close encounter and I would like to share these Humback whale visions from Alexa Boyes. Mahalo Alexa!
Whales!!!
They’re Back! The North Pacific Humpback whales are frolicing along Kaua’i shores once again! What a great blessing to view these animals in a respectful manner from the Zodiac. Please join us for an experience like no other in the winter months! I will let the passengers blog and share photos for me in the [...]
Kaua’i Reef Conservation
Kauai Sea Riders is a charter for Kauai visitors who want a personal and unique experience in and on the Ocean. Yet, few realize that a large portion of the use of our Navy Seal Zodiac “HOOKAHI” is for scientific purposes. This type of boat is referred to as a RHIB, or rigid hull inflatable and [...]
That’s A Moray!
During the day fishes swim and forage, their bright colors and behavior admired by snorkelers and divers. As twilight approaches night critters emerge from their burrows and coral polyps open their delicate tentacles to feed on plankton. The reef comes alive at night. This is the domain of the moray eel slithering down a lava [...]
Spinner Dolphin
We often encounter Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin on our Kauai Sea Rider Adventure tours! Named for their playful mid-air spins, the Nai’a have the reputation of being the “clowns” of all marine mammals of Hawai’i.
Spotted Eagle Rays!
Yesterday, the passengers and crew on our 3 hour Kauai Southshore Snorkel Tour had a rare treat and vision! Two large “Hihimanu” or Spotted Eagle Rays swam close by. They were 4-6 feet across and looked like ancient underwater pterodactyl. Viewing these wild creatures “flying” through the Ocean with a diving mask was a highlight [...]
Hawaiian Monk Seal
“Ilio Holo Kai”: The Dog that Runs in the Sea Virtually unchanged for 15 million years, the Hawaiian Monk Seal is considered a treat for visitors on their Kaua’i vacation and a focus of local pride as they are Only found in Hawa’ii. Considered the 2nd most endangered species of marine mammal in the world. If you happen to [...]
Hawaii’s Butterflyfish – Bold & Beautiful!
The delicate and brightly colored butterflyfish, stand out as one of the most beautiful reef fish you will encounter while snorkeling or SCUBA diving in Hawaii. More characteristic of coral reefs than any other family of fishes, these brightly colored and intricately patterned fish are an underwater delight.