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Historian’s believe the North Shore of Hawaii has been inhabited by Native Hawaiians since the 12th Century. For many years Hawaiian’s used the fertile land to grow taro and sweet potato and to fish from the bountiful sea.   During the 19th Century the sleepy seaside village began to grow into an Oahu landmark. In…

Hawaii is a laid-back destination for beach relaxation, the ocean, and sunny weather. With all tourist destinations there can be an underlying danger. Here are some tips to enjoy your epic Hawaiian vacation while staying safe! Waikiki is a popular world destination. It is unlike the rest of Hawaii. The locals compare it to places…

Have you ever wondered whether Whale Sharks make their way to Hawaii? Though extremely rare, they do. Not only are the winter months in Hawaii considered Humpback Whale season, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the biggest fish in the sea, the Whale Shark (don’t forget that whales are mammals).  …

The Blue Shark is one of the most beautiful of all sharks. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most over fished sharks in the world. Also known as the Prionace Glauca, they are easy to identify because of their special slim, torpedo shaped figures. Their swimming is very elegant and they are known to be…

Sharks are complex and amazing creatures. While lots of research has been done on these graceful predators there is still much scientists want and need to learn. Since sharks can be elusive it is often hard to view them in their natural habitats displaying natural behaviors. This week I stumbled upon this interesting article from…

Great White sharks may be one of the most feared predators on earth. Movies like JAWS amped up the man-eater legend and many people are fearful of an encounter with a Great White.   After years of research Scientists, no longer believe that Great Whites attack because they believe humans are seals. It is more…

A vacationing couple in North Myrtle Beach discovered a rare find after Hurricane Matthew unearthed a prehistoric shark tooth along the ocean shore. Nat Campbell and his wife had only been at the beach about 15 minutes when Nat looked down and noticed a large tooth a few feet away.  “My wife though it was…

White sands, blue waters and swaying palm trees. It’s easy to imagine lazily lounging on one of Hawaii’s gorgeous beaches; waves lulling you into a warm afternoon nap. A perfect way to relax and enjoy a day at the beach! But as you stir from your slumber you look out into the warm waters and…

Historian’s believe the North Shore of Hawaii has been inhabited by Native Hawaiians since the 12th Century. For many years Hawaiian’s used the fertile land to grow taro and sweet potato and to fish from the bountiful sea. During the 19th Century the sleepy seaside village began to grow into an Oahu landmark. In 1898,…

Researcher Eugenie Clark is 90 years old. Her office shelves are lined with gaping shark jaws. One is from a tiger shark. It bit her once—the only shark bite of her life.   She was driving to talk to a student group, and the shark jaw sat on the passenger seat. She made a quick…

We’ve already looked at some of the most astonishing extinct species of shark over here, now let’s look at some you can still find in our oceans. There are over 470 species of shark swimming in Earth’s oceans, but we tend to focus most of our attention on about five of them. Here’s some of the coolest,…

1. Pick up garbage, litter and plastic near beaches Much of the plastic found in our oceans began on the beaches. Pick up litter when you see it and make sure you properly dispose of your garbage after a day at the beach!   2. Buy ocean-friendly products Avoid products produced through unsustainable or environmentally…