Hawai'i's Marine Life - Maui Ocean Center

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HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

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Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are one of the most common types of tide pool animals. Characterized by their soft abdomen or tail,...

Cone Snail

The cone snail is one of the largest marine snail families represented in the Hawaiian Islands. Displaying beautiful patterns and...

Whitetip Reef Shark

The whitetip reef shark is found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is associated with the coral reef environment....

Broad Stingray

The broad stingray is found only in Hawaiʻi and Taiwan. Most researchers agree their populations are plentiful. They are one...

Angelfish

Angelfishes are a family of fish with roughly 80 species, with five present in the Hawaiian Islands. Their vibrant colors...

Bandit Angelfish

Bandit angelfish are endemic to Hawaiʻi and are most commonly found around Kauaʻi and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. These curious...