How Dolphins and Humans Are More Alike Than You Think

Dolphins live in social groups with long-term relationships, communicate with signature whistles that function like names, recognize themselves in mirrors, and show signs of grief when they lose a companion. The list of similarities between dolphins and humans is longer than most people expect, and the science behind it is genuinely surprising.

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How Spinner Dolphins See the World: Vision and Perception in Hawaiian Waters

Hawaii's spinner dolphins use two distinct sensory systems to navigate, hunt, and bond with their pod. Their wide-angle monocular vision gives them an expansive field of view above and below the surface, while echolocation fills in what eyes alone cannot detect in the deep or murky water.

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Exploring Iconic Hawaiian Fish Species with Dolphins and You

The coral reefs along Oahu's west coast support one of the most diverse fish communities in the Pacific. From the state fish of Hawaii to schools of butterflyfish and parrotfish, here is a guide to the Hawaiian fish species you are most likely to encounter while snorkeling in the islands.

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