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Wild Side Specialty Tours

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Offers dolphin swim tours and snorkeling adventures off the west coast of Oahu, focusing on responsible wildlife viewing.

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  1. 1Wild Side Specialty Tours

    Welcome, curious minds and fellow scholars, to the rugged and biologically profound Leeward Coast of Oh-ah-hoo. I am delighted to be your academic guide as we delve into the intricate marine ecosystems explored by Wild Side…

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  2. 2The Marina Ecosystem and Introduced Threats

    As we walk along the perimeter of the Wah-ee-ah-nye Small Boat Harbor, observing the vessels gently bobbing in their slips, we must first address the terrestrial ecology that directly impacts the marine environment. The Hawaiian…

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  3. 3Leaving the Harbor and Pelagic Seabird Ecology

    As the captain guides our vessel past the final channel markers and into the open Pacific, the engine hum transitions from a low rumble to a steady, powerful drone. Feel the sudden change in the wind and the immediate expansion…

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  4. 4The Albatross and the Plastic Threat

    As we continue our transect across the deep offshore waters, I want to draw your attention to another magnificent species we occasionally encounter out here, particularly during the winter months. This is the Lay-sahn Albatross. …

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  5. 5Shearwaters and the Subsurface Search

    Direct your attention now to the lower airspace, just above the cresting waves. You may notice smaller, dark grayish-brown birds skimming the surface with rapid wingbeats interspersed with short glides. …

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  6. 6The Makaha Turtle Cleaning Station

    Our captain has now navigated us toward the vibrant, near-shore reef systems adjacent to Mah-kah-hah Beach. The water clarity here is frequently exceptional, allowing sunlight to penetrate the water column and illuminate the…

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  7. 7The Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin Habitat

    As we pull away from the reef and venture slightly further out, we enter the primary resting habitat of the Hawaiian spinner dolphin, or Nai-ah. These small, highly acrobatic cetaceans are a hallmark of the leeward coast, but…

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  8. 8Winter Migration of the Humpback Whales

    Depending on the calendar month of your visit, the waters we are currently traversing may serve as the stage for one of the planet's most magnificent biological events. the annual migration of the North Pacific humpback whale. …

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  9. 9Return and Final Reflections

    As the bow of our vessel turns back toward the Wah-ee-ah-nye Small Boat Harbor, take a final, analytical look at the expansive blue wilderness we are leaving behind. Our field study today has provided a comprehensive overview of…

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  10. 10Closing

    Our expedition has concluded, but your analytical engagement with the natural world should only just be beginning. We have systematically deconstructed the biological mechanics of the Wah-ee-ah-nye coast, transforming what…

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What is Wild Side Specialty Tours?

Wild Side Specialty Tours is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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TypeActivity
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates21.3469, -158.1303
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within a 5-minute walk
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