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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Parkkonane board with hale o keawe in background
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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Invertebrates

In the tidal ponds, you can still find species of native Hawaiian shrimp crawling on the rocks at the bottom of the pools. Along the shores, you can find nerites clinging to the rocks in the intertidal zones. Endemic damselflies can be seen flying over brackish pools.

 

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
In 1778 Captain Cook visited the Kealakekua bay area and perished in a struggle with the local Native people over stolen row boat.

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