Medusa Worms

Aloha!

Well, the rains finally subsided and we were able to take part in our second triumphant reef walk. On this walk, we found a juvenile Whitespotted Puffer, a large Medusa Worm, blennies, graceful Moorish Idols, several Cowry shells, and a Conger Eel. Although Ms. Keisha attempted to net the eel with some help from the excited children, it slithered away into deeper water. They did put up a good fight! There was a request to see a Killer Whale, but unfortunately we were not in the right environment for that.
I look forward to seeing you all out in the local tide pools!
A hui hou!

Blennies and Congor Eels

Last night was the first Living Art Marine Center Reef Walk and it was a blazing success! Four adults and 3 children (ranging from 5 to 8 years old) joined me for an exciting night discovering the reefs near Ala Moana Shopping Center. There was a slight swell from the SSW, but we were protected in the tranquil lagoon.

With the help of my fellow reef walkers, we found a Conger Eel (Congor congor), a juvenile octopus, a beautiful Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus sandvicensis), several baby and adult blennies, a Whitespotted Puffer, many different types and sizes of crabs and hermit crabs, Sea Cucumbers, and shrimp.

Although a few of the Ghost Shrimp were a little reluctant to come out of their burrowed homes, we were all able to observe them and see how they feed.

A side note….. although no one was injured, be careful of their pinchers because they are not afraid of anything large or small.

One of the children was hoping to see a Bigeye Thresher Shark last night but in such shallow waters, that is not likely to happen. However it would be an experience of a lifetime! Living Art Marine Center’s Reef Walk is a fun night of exploring, learning, and trekking Oahu’s tide pools. A hui hou!