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© R. Schallenberger
Black-tipped shark		 © J. E. Maragos
Giant Clam		 © J. E. Maragos
Butterfly fish

Marine Wilderness

125 species of stony corals populate the lagoon, ocean, and offshore reefs. The waters teem with:

  • Manta rays
  • Mullets
  • Fusiliers
  • Snappers
  • Green and hawksbill turtles
  • Humphead parrotfish
  • Pilot whales
  • Humphead wrasses
  • Sharks
  • Other rays
  • Jacks
  • Goat-fish
  • Tuna
  • Butterflyfish
  • Damselfish
  • Surgeonfish
  • Rare giant clams
  • Black-lipped pearl shells
  • Pen shells

In addition, world-class sport-fishing populations of bonefish occupy the shallow lagoon flats. Pods of dolphins swim outside the reefs, and visitations by endangered Hawaiian monk seals are reported.

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