Introduction: The Soul of the North Pacific The Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), known in Hawaiian as Mōlī, is far more than a seabird. With a lifespan exceeding six decades and an expansive wingspan that carries them across the entire North Pacific, they are biological sentinels
1. Introduction The Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi), one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, serves as a critical indicator of the health of the Hawaiian archipelago’s ecosystem. While historically driven to the brink of extinction by commercial hunting, the species has
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Laysan Albatross at Ka’ena Point. The sky was ablaze with the soft hues of sunset – light blue melting into light orange – and these magnificent birds were soaring effortlessly, their large wings catching the fading
Discover the Laysan Albatross in Hawaii and the threats they face. Learn how to support their conservation at Ka'ena Point and beyond.
The Great Migration: From Laniakea to French Frigate Shoals Every year, many Hawaiian green sea turtles (locally known as honu) undertake a remarkable 1,200-mile (1,931-kilometer) round-trip migration. They travel from their foraging grounds in the main Hawaiian Islands to reproduce and nest at French Frigate