Archive for Kauai Marine Life
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.
Na Honu Kai – Pacific Green Sea Turtle
The Kauai South Shore Snorkel trips have been awesome this month and I am amazed at the sheer number of turtles we see underwater. Often there are more animals than people! I have been swimming for over 30 years in Hawaii and have seen a tremendous comeback of this threatened and once very endangered species.