This is a visual survey of the remaining coral reef and coral that re-populate the man-made beach in the Kawaihae Harbor since the harbor was constructed after destroying the Kawaihae Reef in 1959. This little reef is in the path and location of the proposed new Pier 3 to be built as planned by 2035.… Read more “kawaihae harbor beach reef survey raw”
female marbled shrimp day colors 5172023
This cauliflower coral shows a female marbled shrimp with a “source of light ” near its mouth. The shrimp appears to generate this spot of light. The shrimp was in the shadow when filmed, and there was no source of light other than indirect sunlight from above.… Read more “female marbled shrimp day colors 5172023”
manta ray flips 10.21.2022
The manta rays were feeding here recently from a small swell. The surf season is approaching. Perhaps we will see more manta rays this season. This one is named Kamala ( Vice President Kamala Harris) and was documented with Manta Pacific Research Foundation: http://www.mprf.net/identification/detail.html?id=322… Read more “manta ray flips 10.21.2022”