Most visitors come to Hawaii expecting to see spinner dolphins, and they do. But Hawaiian waters are home to far more dolphin species than most people realize. Here is a complete guide to every species you might encounter, what makes each one distinctive, and where they are most likely to appear.
Sharks are apex predators, but they consistently avoid dolphins in the wild. The reasons involve speed, agility, group coordination, and the fact that a dolphin's rostrum is one of the most effective defensive weapons in the ocean. Here is what the science actually says about this rivalry.
A dolphin's life moves through five distinct phases: newborn, juvenile, adolescent, adult, and aging. Each phase brings different behaviors, social roles, and challenges. On a morning tour off Oahu's Waianae Coast, you can watch multiple life phases playing out in the same pod at the same time.
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are not whales at all. They are the largest members of the dolphin family, classified in the same family as spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and false killer whales. Here is the science behind the name and what it means for how we understand these animals.
Dolphins are well known for their ability to use echolocation, or sonar, to navigate and locate objects and prey in the water. This ability is similar to the way bats…
Snorkel gear, life jackets, lunch, and drinks are all provided on a Dolphins and You tour. But a few items will make your experience much more comfortable. Here is exactly what to bring, what to leave at home, and why each item matters on the water.
A spinner dolphin calf born off the Waianae Coast has already spent nearly eleven months developing inside its mother. From a tail-first birth at the surface to years of learning alongside the pod, here is what baby dolphins in Hawaii actually go through — and what you can see on a tour.
Did you know the U.S. Navy trains dolphins? Learn how bottlenose dolphins help detect underwater mines, support naval operations, and contribute to decades of marine mammal research.
How Dolphins Communicate: Clicks, Whistles and Dialects Dolphins don't have vocal cords. They have no lips, no tongue the way we use ours, and no way to form words. And…
