Hanauma Bay: A Marine Guide to Hawaii's Most Popular Nature Preserve

Hanauma Bay, on the southeast shore of Oahu, is a partially submerged volcanic crater now thriving with marine life. The inner waters are calm, the fish plentiful and unafraid, and the setting spectacular. This colorful field guide depicts 156 species of marine animals likely to be seen by snorklers in the shallow waters of Hanauma Bay, including vivid parrotfishes, spiny porcupinefishes, the leaping crocodile needlefish and Hawaii's unofficial State Fish, the shy little Humuhumu-nukunuku-apuaa. Sharks, rays, sea turtles, shrimps, crabs, shells and corals are included. Full color photographs are accompanied by descriptions of appearance, habitat, life cycle, habits and interesting anecdotes about each species.