This is serious news for the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, as federal fisheries just approved a petition that may allow the species to be hunted and eaten. Submitted by the Hawaii Civic Association – which openly advocates such actions to honu – the petition favors the removal of Hawaiian green sea turtles from…

If you’re looking to tie the knot in Hawaii, then you’re probably looking into a beach wedding venue. Destination weddings in Hawaii have become increasingly popular due to the locations accessibility, accommodations, and desirable atmosphere, and what’s not to love? A beach wedding is ideal for many couples because it represents themes; relaxation, the outdoors,…

A trip to Hawaii wouldn’t be complete without an underwater swim with dolphins. Luckily, Hawaiian waters are home to eight species of dolphins, including bottlenose and spinner dolphins. There are companies that take visitors to swim with dolphins in the wild, but most offer dolphin watching tours from a boat. You may consider signing up…

Hawaii beaches are ranked seventh in beach water quality out of 30 states, according to a recent study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). That’s great news and is even better when you look at the number of beaches in Hawaii. The study evaluated 467 beaches – all public by law. They stretch along…

If you’re cruising Waikiki tomorrow evening, then you’re bound to hear the sounds of the ocean. Earlier this month, the Waikiki Aquarium kicked off its summer sunset concert series “Ke Kani O Ke Kai,” which means just that in Hawaiian – “sound of the ocean.” Tomorrow’s performance will be the second one to showcase some…

For the past several decades, a massive concrete structure has been quietly deteriorating on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Metal gates rusted by salt air and wooden boards nailed across entry ways blatantly make it known that this area’s off limits. What exactly is this place? The words “War Memorial” up top give some…

Recently, the Freuchte family signed up for a full day of charter fishing with Kona Family Fishing Charters. Kermit, his wife Ann and son Jack had done quite a bit of fishing on the eastern seaboard but not much else, so this experience in Hawaii was quite special. (Top) A fishing adventure on the Big…

I came across an online forum asking if there are sharks in Waikiki. To my surprise, a few people answered: “No,” when in actuality, sharks roam all ocean waters (as long as it’s deep enough). Shark sightings are a pretty regular occurrence but shark bites are not. This story isn’t meant to scare tourists but…