Tag: Hawaii

ScienceDaily (Apr. 11, 2010) Underwater canyons have long been considered important habitats for marine life, but until recently, only canyons on continental margins had been intensively studied. Researchers from Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) and the Universtiy of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) have now conducted the first extensive study of canyons in the oceanic Hawaiian Archipelago and found that these submarine canyons support especially abundant and unique communities of megafauna (large animals such as fish, shrimp, crabs, sea cucumbers, and sea urchins) including 41 species not observed in other habitats in the Hawaiian Islands.

Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see the biggest waves in years crash ashore. A legendary big wave surfing contest may be held Tuesday for the first time sin...

Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see the biggest waves in years crash ashore. A legendary big wave surfing contest may be held Tuesday for the first time since 2004 if waves reach a minimum of 40 feet. (Dec. 7)

* Resident population: 905,034 Annual visitors: 1,733,000 (est.)
* Major features: beaches, surfing, Honolulu, luaus, ecotourism
* 37,898 TripAdvisor reviews of 583 accommodations, 371 attractions and 1,688 restaurants

Say aloha to tropical breezes, oceanfront luaus and iconic Diamond Head on Oahu, the most populated Hawaiian island. Follow in the sandprints of surfing forefather Duke Kahanamoku on Waikiki Beach, visit the royal quarters of Iolani Palace and tour Pearl Harbor.