Marine Life

Marine Life (HM2BGL)

Location: Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Hawaii County
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Country: United States of America
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N 19° 38.178', W 155° 59.552'

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When the first Polynesians landed in Hawaii, most of the life they found here was unique to this place. Organisms found only in one place are called endemic — and Hawaii has one of the highest rates of endemism on the planet.
The first settlers were adept fishermen who were guided by a network of integrated kapu (rules) that determined when an area was healthy enough to be utilized. Konohiki managed closures of an area to fishing depending on seasons, life cycles of fish, moon phases and other natural clocks.
Kohola (humpback whales), nai'a (dolphins) and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) all have counterpoints in the rich tapestry of Hawaiian legends. While kohola are seasonal, arriving in Hawai'i's waters every winter, nai'a and honu are visible year-round.
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HM NumberHM2BGL
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Date Added Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 11:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)5Q E 186141 N 2173991
Decimal Degrees19.63630000, -155.99253333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 19° 38.178', W 155° 59.552'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds19° 38' 10.68" N, 155° 59' 33.12" W
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Area Code(s)808
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 75-5770 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona HI 96740, US
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