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species due to the very dangerous invading animals that cause countless problems such as predation, environmental harm, or human health issues. Throughout the years, many native animals are declining because of many reasons and that is why preserving Hawaiian species is a worldwide problem. The purpose of this paper is to share the history of why most of these animals are endangered through factual evidence. First, the Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi) or “Ilio holo I ka” uaua is the only pinniped in

on the Hawaiian island of Oahu offers its own beauty like no other island in the chain. No Hawaiian island is the same; each one has something different to offer, equally they all have beaches and hikes. Laniakea beach and Pupukea Beach Park represent two of the best beaches on the North shore for snorkeling, scuba diving and merely playing in the water. Two good hiking trails that are both located on the southeastern side of the island, Makapu’u Point and Maunawili Falls Trail. The island of Oahu

Temple Under Siege “A’ole TMT, aloha aina.” Today, Hawaiians are facing a huge impact on their culture and beliefs. Astronomers and scientist want to destroy Mauna Kea ( hawaiian sacred temple) so they can be ne’ele (nosey) and explore our solar system. Mauna Kea is located on our youngest island; Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a descendant of the sky father (Wakea) and the mother earth (Papa Hanau Moku.) As our sacred temple is in the process of being destroyed our the people hawaii chant “E iho ana o

First-time visitors to Hawaii Island always leave feeling impressed. Beneath the majestic, snow-topped pinnacle of Maunakea, green rainforests and sandy beaches flow in an unusual mix of sand, sun and cool waters. Nicknamed the Big Island, the Island of Hawaii is nearly twice as large as all of the other islands combined. Altogether, it plays home to nearly all of the world's climate zones. From historic Kailua Village to Wailuku River State Park, the Big Island offers a blend of everything that

outstandingly rich and highly unique. Twenty-five percent of coral reef fish alone do not exist anywhere else on earth. When corals, algae, reef fish and other species are included, up to 62% of Hawaii's marine species are found solely in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is one of the first turtle species ever discovered in Hawaii. The can be spotted

Haleiwa, Oahu is one of the top destinations in the Hawaiian Islands. For history lovers, Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace are top tourist sites. Meanwhile, top shops and boutiques can be found within Honolulu. Traveling to Oahu The majority of visitors arrive at the Honolulu International Airport. Most domestic carriers and international carriers serve the airport, so it is fairly easy to get to Oahu from any location. Once you arrive on the island, you can get around using a taxi, car rental,

Lured by the promise of sandy shores and tropical paradise, people from all around the world find themselves drawn to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Ideal with its depiction of exotic dancers, surfing luxurious waves, and lush climate Hawaii truly seems to be the perfect getaway. However upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the media's portrayal of Hawaii is not entirely accurate. Since the tourist industry is able to smooth over any troublesome detail that could create damage to their

Grace Spottswood Mrs. Saculla 1:30 Makana Research Paper: For my Makana Research Project, I chose to focus on the traditional Hawaiian lei. I chose this object due to the fact that in all my years of being a student, the concept of dress and clothing items of the Hawaiian people was never something that I learned about in depth. I never knew what different colors symbolized, or that there could be a deeper spiritual meaning to simple clothing items like headpieces. Learning about the hidden meanings

Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles (16 km) long and up to 3,000 feet (900 m) deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States. Waimea is Hawaiian for "reddish water", a reference to the erosion of the canyon's red soil.[1] The canyon was formed by a deep incision of the Waimea River arising from the extreme rainfall on the island's central peak, Mount Waiʻaleʻale, among the wettest places

and that makes Hawaiian food different. There is a lot that influences Hawaiian cuisine. Different cultures had influenced Hawaiian food. Native Hawaiians, Samoans, Tongans, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Haole have influenced the food in Hawaii (hawaii.edu). Since, Hawaii is made up of islands, and it has the perfect soil to grow plants. Which most of their fruits and vegetables are grown mostly in their backyards. The livestock and marine life also influence what Hawaiians eat. Because Hawaii