Conservation

The Hawai’i State Fish: Reef Triggerfish

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What is the most difficult word you have ever tried to pronounce? We are pretty sure that the Hawaiian name of the reef triggerfish will give it a run for its money! The state fish of Hawai’i is the reef triggerfish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, and its Hawaiian name is humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa. Try saying that one three times […]

Conservation

Happy World Honu Day!

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Honu is the Hawaiian word for sea turtles. Did you know that even though green sea turtles are endangered, snorkelers and divers commonly see them around shallow reefs on the Hawaiian Islands? We are not sure if these two amazing creatures in the photo knew it was World Sea Turtle Day or if they just […]