Hawaiian Frog Fish!
Not known for their swimming ability, the Frog Fishes movement is jet propelled. They gulp in sea water and are able to expel the water through gill slits, far back in the body past the pectoral fins, to give enable them to “scoot” through the Sea! Most species perch on the reef or bottom [...]
Marine Mammal Survey
This photo is of mother and calf Short-finned Pilot Whales, taken off of Lana’i. Kaua’i Sea Riders charters were left in the capable hands of Captain Rob and Crew Nick! I was fortunate to have a great opportunity as a Field Biologist on the 90′ vessel “Au’kele” as a Marine Mammal Observer. We covered a [...]
Na Pali Eco-Tour – Summer 2010
“Tara, we just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful Napali Coast snorkel trip. Your efforts to focus on our interests was truly appreciated. I was thrilled to be able to see the Spinner dolphins, Monk seals, Brown Boobies, Sea turtles, and all the tropical fish. It was a biologist’s dream come true. Wishing [...]
Novice Snorkelers and Non-Swimmers Welcome!
Yesterday, we greeted our guests and immediately a female guest vocally proclaimed ” I am terrified of Water!” Loretta, from New Mexico was obviously on a snorkel tour because her family wanted to experience Kaua’i underwater. With floatation devices and a boogie board, she reluctantly entered the sea, where I was able to coax her into [...]