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HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE

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Reef Triggerfish

There are 76 recorded species of cephalopod in Hawaiʻi. Of them, the Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea), or heʻe mauli, is...

Day Octopus

There are 76 recorded species of cephalopod in Hawaiʻi. Of them, the day octopus (Octopus cyanea), or heʻe mauli, is...

Smooth Seahorse

Seahorses are true bony fishes with curved trunks, heads resembling a horse's head, and tails capable of grasping and holding...

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, are native to Hawaiʻi. They are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world,...

Hawaiian Monk Seal

The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the rarest marine mammals in the world. Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, less...

Blacktip Reef Shark

Of the 40 species of sharks found in Hawai‘i, the blacktip reef shark is among the most common due to...

Humpback Whale

Maui Ocean Center respectfully complies with the County of Maui ordinance prohibiting the exhibit of cetaceans (marine mammals including whales,...

Hawaiian Squirrelfish

The Hawaiian squirrelfish, or ‘ala‘ihi in Hawaiian, are easily identified by their unique, vibrant red coloration, large eyes, and silvery-white...

Hawaiian Turkeyfish

The Hawaiian turkeyfish (also known as Hawaiian lionfish) is a member of the scorpionfish family and can grow up to...