A Pocket Guide to Hawai‘i’s Tide Pools and Reefs

Hawai‘i’s beaches are famous around the world, framed by rugged rocks, vibrant reefs, and tide pools teeming with life. Just offshore, a protective fringing reef guards many shorelines, creating a unique ecosystem that flourishes with incredible biodiversity.

These rocky habitats provide essential food, natural resources, and recreation for locals and visitors alike. In fact, Hawai‘i is home to some of the most extraordinary marine life
on the planet, with twenty-five of its species found nowhere else in the world.

A Pocket Guide to Hawai‘i’s Tide Pools and Reefs introduces you to the variety of species found within the island chain’s rocky shores. From an array of colorful seaweeds and corals to the delicate forms of sponges, jellyfish, and anemones, Hawai‘i’s tide pools are a treasure trove of life. Search for shells and sea stars and watch hermit crabs and the fish that dart in and out of the pools—each creature playing a vital role in this delicate marine
world.

These coastal zones are constantly evolving, with marine plants and animals quickly colonizing new surfaces—transforming the rocky terrain into a thriving underwater
haven.

Embark on a journey to explore the rich, diverse life of Hawai‘i’s rocky shores—a place
where every tide brings new discoveries and nature’s wonders unfold at your feet.