wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef
The manta rays had been at Kawaihae Harbor the day before. We could see them when we arrived the next day. It was a clear day with a light onshore breeze. There was a slight swell, and as is expected, the mantas preferred the water stirred up and the waves pushing their food against the break wall.… Read more “manta rays 11.26.2024”
Recently, I saw four Hawksbill sea turtles under the existing wharf/pier in the Kawaihae Harbor. All four are residents. The longest resident was initially recorded in June 2019, a year after I started to see and record them there. One of those four has a large, thick hook attached to its left wrist.… Read more “Urgent Need for A Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation Initiative”