Tag Archive | "Hawaii"
20 Most Incredible Nudis
The diversity and beauty that exists on this planet is absolutely amazing. Take the nudibranch, a shell-less mollusk, or sea slug, which are without a doubt some of the most colourful critters in the world. Check out the 20 exceptional nudibranch photos we've gathered here, and we think you'll agree that the unassuming 'nudi' is a wonder to behold!
Continue reading...Wave Powered Boat Sails for 4,350 Miles Across Pacific !
Thursday, July 10, 2008
n February this year a 69-year-old sailor named Ken-ichi Horie began his journey on a wave powered boat. From his homeland in Japan, he set off on a 4,350 mile journey to reach Hawaii in a more eco-friendly way. And he did it! It took him around 111 days to accomplish what he started. His advanced wave powered boat traveled at a speed of about 1.5 knots.
Continue reading...Hawaii Volcano Park Closes, Due To Toxic Fog
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the main attractions on America’s outpost in the Pacific, was closed earlier this week due to an eruption of sulfur gas fumes from Mount Kilauea. Image from Cat Butler on Flickr
Continue reading...Invasive Plants Harm Hawaiian Rainforests, Help Global Warming
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
One of Hawaii’s biggest tourist draws, along with gorgeous beaches and great surfing, is its lush tropical rainforests. The lehua flower is the official flower of the Big Island. Image from Hawaii Community College. But as invasive plant species invade the island, natural Hawaiian rainforests, and their ability to [...]
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Friday, December 12, 2008
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