Waikīkī Aquarium ‘shell-ebrates’ 117th birthday
The celebration includes special promotions and a birthday beach clean up on Friday, March 19.
The celebration includes special promotions and a birthday beach clean up on Friday, March 19.
Volunteer efforts by these clean water heroes include creating awareness of storm water pollution and water quality issues in streams and the ocean.
The decision was made following the county’s most recent “Act Now Honolulu” order.
The colonies included a purple branching coral that was unlike any native branching corals observed in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Participants can submit their best photos of ocean views and marine sanctuaries for a chance to win prizes.
The study alters the assumption that deep corals living on the brink of darkness grow extremely slowly.
Healthcare workers and their immediate family members are welcome to visit the aquarium at no charge during the week of June 22-28.
The five-part interactive video series led by NOAA educational specialist Patty Miller will begin on June 24.
There is a variety of free virtual experiences and online educational resources for both residents and visitors to enjoy.
The UH Mānoa Waikīkī Aquarium will be closed to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on March 17 due to the COVID-19 health crisis.