Hawaii’s Five Most Culturally Significant Marine Species and the Best Places to See Them

These five charismatic marine species hold cultural significance as guides and spiritual protectors for Hawaii’s ancient native people. Traditionally thought of as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds, the natural world holds deep connections for people today, giving rise to some of the world’s best marine species protections.

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Arctic Wolves, One Woman’s Experience on Ellesmere Island

In the Spring of 2025, Marianne Barnette fulfilled her dream of photographing Arctic wolves in the wild. She, her husband, and wildlife photographer, Amit Eshel flew 2,588 miles / 3,883 km from Ottawa, Canada, to Ellesmere Island, high above the Arctic Circle, where they met their three indigenous guides, and faced wind storms, sub-zero temperatures, Musk ox, and Arctic wolves.

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