Category Archives: Mohalu

Mohalu at Mokuola

Muddy brown waves surge against and flood onto Mokuola in Hilo Bay, pushing black and white fragments of rock and coral up onto the island. Small islands of detached vegetation float in the restless, opaque bay under a sky that’s

Mohalu at Mokuola

Muddy brown waves surge against and flood onto Mokuola in Hilo Bay, pushing black and white fragments of rock and coral up onto the island. Small islands of detached vegetation float in the restless, opaque bay under a sky that’s

‘Ohe erupts in Puna

A few miles makai of this small stand of ‘ohe with one shoot who has just burst forth, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō continues to erupt, sending lava through Kahauale‘a to Ka‘ohe. In the larger forest of this ‘ohe, vog moves through the

‘Ohe erupts in Puna

A few miles makai of this small stand of ‘ohe with one shoot who has just burst forth, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō continues to erupt, sending lava through Kahauale‘a to Ka‘ohe. In the larger forest of this ‘ohe, vog moves through the

Mokihana

Mokihana berries seem to be quite sparse this year in Koke’e. Many trees are without fruit, while those with berries are still under developed. Many ‘ohi’a seem to be past the peak bloom with only a few trees still displaying vibrant blossoms.

Mokihana

Mokihana berries seem to be quite sparse this year in Koke’e. Many trees are without fruit, while those with berries are still under developed. Many ‘ohi’a seem to be past the peak bloom with only a few trees still displaying vibrant blossoms.

May Observations Through Mohalu

In the kai:  manini still spawning, some of the larger ‘aholehole are still carrying eggs though most are pau, spiny lobsters are carrying eggs. In the mala:  male flower buds on numerous mai’a are emerging, fruit of Malay variety mountain apple are

May Observations Through Mohalu

In the kai:  manini still spawning, some of the larger ‘aholehole are still carrying eggs though most are pau, spiny lobsters are carrying eggs. In the mala:  male flower buds on numerous mai’a are emerging, fruit of Malay variety mountain apple are

Nana: Poepoe anahulu summary

During this poepoe anahulu of Nana, we saw Huna rising over Hilo in the afternoon and also framed by loulu growing in Waipao, He’eia, O’ahu. We also saw photos of amazing māmane on Hawai’i. Then from Moku o Keawe, we

Nana: Poepoe anahulu summary

During this poepoe anahulu of Nana, we saw Huna rising over Hilo in the afternoon and also framed by loulu growing in Waipao, He’eia, O’ahu. We also saw photos of amazing māmane on Hawai’i. Then from Moku o Keawe, we

ʻO Mōhalu ka Pō Mahina i ka Malama ʻo Kāʻelo

Aloha kākou e kuʻu mau hoa heluhelu.  ʻO Mōhalu ka pō mahina o kēia lā pule nei ma ka malama Hawaiʻi ʻo Kāʻelo. Howzit Gangeh. Mōhalu is Sundayʻs moonphase in the Hawaiian lunar month of Kāʻelo.  This is the lunar

ʻO Mōhalu ka Pō Mahina i ka Malama ʻo Kāʻelo

Aloha kākou e kuʻu mau hoa heluhelu.  ʻO Mōhalu ka pō mahina o kēia lā pule nei ma ka malama Hawaiʻi ʻo Kāʻelo. Howzit Gangeh. Mōhalu is Sundayʻs moonphase in the Hawaiian lunar month of Kāʻelo.  This is the lunar

aholehole

Aholehole schools form in the early winter months as they near their spawning season (January – April) on Kaua’i.  Though the fish may not be actively spawning yet, care should be taken to limit disrupting the schools to allow them to

aholehole

Aholehole schools form in the early winter months as they near their spawning season (January – April) on Kaua’i.  Though the fish may not be actively spawning yet, care should be taken to limit disrupting the schools to allow them to

Tidal thoughts

Mohalu: dropping tide in the morning at Kahoonapuaa, Poipu, Koloa, Kauai. The tide was dropping this morning, but this morning low tide will not be the lowest level of the water during the day. The tide will rise through the early

Tidal thoughts

Mohalu: dropping tide in the morning at Kahoonapuaa, Poipu, Koloa, Kauai. The tide was dropping this morning, but this morning low tide will not be the lowest level of the water during the day. The tide will rise through the early