Black Triggerfish in Maui: How To Spot This Playful Reef Fish

May 21, 2025

Black triggerfish are bold, dark reef fish that snorkelers may spot around Maui. Learn how to identify them, where to look, and how to watch them responsibly.

Booby Birds In Maui: 4 Species And Where To Spot Them

May 7, 2025

Booby birds in Maui are seabirds you may spot from boats, rocky shorelines, and offshore areas near Molokini. Here’s how to identify 4 species and watch them respectfully.

Parrotfish in Maui (ʻUhu): Where to See Them and Snorkel Tips

April 25, 2025

Parrotfish, called ʻuhu in Hawaiʻi, are colorful reef fish you'll often spot while snorkeling Maui. Here's where to see them, how to identify them, and why they're important to healthy…

Great Frigatebird In Maui: ʻIwa Bird Guide For Snorkelers

April 9, 2025

Meet the great frigatebird in Maui, also called ʻiwa. You’ll learn easy ID tips, where you may see it near Molokini, and why this seabird matters to Hawaiʻi’s ocean ecosystem.

Moray Eels In Maui: Safety Tips, Species, And Where to See Them

March 31, 2025

Moray eels, called puhi in Hawaiʻi, are shy reef predators you’ll usually spot tucked into Maui’s lava ledges and coral crevices. Here’s how to identify common species, where to look,…

Hawaiian Day Octopus in Maui: Heʻe Facts And Where to Spot One

March 13, 2025

The Hawaiian day octopus, or Heʻe, is one of Maui’s most fascinating reef animals. Learn where it hides, how to spot one while snorkeling, and how to watch it respectfully…

Maui Humpback Whale Songs: How To Hear Them While Snorkeling

March 7, 2025

Maui humpback whale songs are one of winter’s most unforgettable ocean sounds. Learn when you may hear them, why males sing, and how to listen safely.

Spotted Eagle Rays In Maui: Hīhīmanu Snorkeling Guide

February 21, 2025

Spotted eagle rays in Maui, called hīhīmanu in Hawaiian, are graceful reef visitors with dark backs, white spots, and wing-like fins. Learn where they’re sometimes seen, when conditions are best,…

Hawaiian Monk Seals On Maui: Where To See Them Safely

January 16, 2025

Meet the Hawaiian monk seal, one of Maui's rarest marine wildlife sightings. You'll learn where monk seals may appear, why they're endangered, and how to view them safely without disturbing…

Maui Sea Urchins (Wana): 5 Types, Stings, And Where You’ll See Them

May 17, 2024

Maui sea urchins are common around reef cracks, tide pools, and rocky shoreline areas. Learn where you’ll see them, how to avoid wana stings, and why they matter on Maui’s…

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