Where
the Wild Things are
The rural Waianae Coast of Oahu, Hawaii, offers many
different kinds of marine life including the best wild encounters of dolphins,
whales, turtles, tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, and coral
reef inhabitants.
Waianae is on the west coast
of Oahu, 
Hawaii. It is largely shielded from rains and fresh trade winds by the Waianae and Koolau coastal ranges.
This protection keeps runoff to a minimum
and thus, some of the clearest water in Hawaii is found at the beaches
of the Waianae coast.
This area is also reputed to have the one of the most ancient extensive
coral reef systems and diverse marine life in the main Hawaiian Islands.
The northwestern tip of the coastline, at Ka'ena Point appears to be
a magnet for marine mammals. We are currently conducting research
to determine the extent of this phenomenon. Click on the links below
to learn more about some of the creatures we have become quite familiar
with.
Dolphins l Whales l
Sea Turtles l Monk
Seals l Albatross l Coral Spawning l Manta
and Spotted Eagle Rays l Sharks
of Hawaii | Dolphin Documentary l
Flying Fish
Take Action l
Whale and Dolphin Research
l About the Wild Dolphin Foundation l Dolphin
Watching | Photos l Other Resources
l Internships
