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Rare weedy seadragon born at Waikīkī Aquarium

The Waikīkī Aquarium is among a small group of aquariums worldwide to breed the fish, which is notoriously difficult to breed in captivity.

To help build up the population loss, two graduate students in CTAHR are attempting to spawn and rear ʻopihi to adulthood in their lab on campus.

The three-concert series will be held Thursday evenings from June 30 to August 11.

Acquired from a clam farm in Palau, the clam made its way to the Waikīkī Aquarium about 30 years ago.

The special educational video that celebrates the importance of gender diversity within human and marine life.

Festivities will include presentations, arts and crafts, a beach cleanup and more.

Marine mammal scientists will continue and expand efforts to study the unique physiology and sensory biology of endangered Hawaiian monk seals.

A variety of activities and events including educational resources, a gift shop sale and beach clean-up will be held throughout the month of June.

The agreement allows the Waikīkī Aquarium to continue to conduct research and educate residents and visitors.

Participants will enjoy cultural entertainment and interactive virtual educational activities from a variety of organizations.