Aquatic

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is also known as the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish. The Hawaiian name translates to "fish with a nose like a pig". Due to its vibrant colors, the...

Hawaiian sea turtle on a surfboard. The honu is one of the most beloved sea creatures in the world. It lives on the reef close to shore and feeds on seaweed and small crustaceans. In Hawaiian culture, the turtle is both loved and revered. It is known as...

The Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu) lives close to shore on all the Hawaiian Islands and is seen often by thousands of divers and snorkelers on the reef. The honu is believed to be a guardian of the Hawaiian people, it is both loved and revered in...

Dolphins are among the most intelligent animals and their often friendly appearance and seemingly playful attitude have made them popular in human culture. Notable features of this design are the Hawaiian flower lei around the dolphin's neck...

The seahorse is seen as a symbol of patience and tranquility. These slow swimmers hover and glide from place to place and use their tails as anchors in stormy waters. They are fragile but persistent creatures. The seahorse is the only animal species on...

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is also known as the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish. The humuhumu was adopted as the official Hawai'i State Fish in 1985 on a temporary basis and then again...

The octopus, "he'e" in Hawaiian, is a shy animal. The he'e hides in undersea holes within lava and coral. It can change colors and squirt ink for defense when bothered. The average size of these creatures is one pound but can reach five or six...

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is also known as the rectangular triggerfish or Hawaiian triggerfish. The humuhumu was adopted as the official Hawai'i State Fish in 1985 on a temporary basis and then again in 2006 on a permanent...

The Seahorse is seen as a symbol of patience and tranquility. These slow swimmers hover and glide from place to place and use their tails as anchors in stormy waters. They are fragile but persistent creatures. The seahorse is the only animal species on...

The octopus, or "he'e" in Hawaiian, is a shy animal. They hide in undersea holes within lava and coral. An octopus can change colors and squirt ink for defense when bothered. The average size of these creatures is one pound but can reach five to six...

Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. They are found worldwide and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphins are among the most intelligent creatures and their often friendly appearance and seemingly...

The humpback whale migrates in the winter months to the warm waters of Hawai’i and is one of the most magnificent creatures in the ocean. They don’t actually have a hump on their back, the name comes from the large hump that forms when they...