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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Natural Features & Ecosystems
 

The natural features of Kaloko-Honokohau are connected with the park's archeological and cultural features.  The park's wetlands make up some of the Big Islands's finest.  They are remnants of a once thriving aquaculture system. The park has many important natural features that help us understand the story of the park and its past use. The coral reef, anchialine pools, tidepools and wetland bird habitats are easily accessible.

 

green sea turtle
Checklists of park biota,
many illustrated.
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Hawaiian Stilt
List of
Birds, illustrated.
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List of Higher Plants and Ferns
List of
Higher Plants & Ferns
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humpback whale
List of
Mammals & Herps
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Canoe sailing in Honaunau Bay  

Did You Know?
Did you know Polynesian explorers navigated across the Pacific Ocean using the stars, wind and wave patterns and seabirds to guide across the sea safely to their destination.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST