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Happy aloha Friday everyone! Ending this week, we have the word “Hanauma” (ha now ma…. Curved bay). On the southeast coast of O`ahu (oh`ah hoo), is one of the most popular attractions, called Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. The beach was a favorite recreational area for the ancient monarchs or as a rest place for those who traveled between the very rough Moloka’i channel and O`ahu. In 1941, after the Pearl Harbor attack, the entire place was barricaded with barbed wire, where security was posted. Post war, the place became a haven for tourists and locals alike, and in the 70’s, a group began teaching about the marine life and conservation.
It attracted thousands of visitors per day, impacting the ecosystem, marine life, and eventually destroying the reef and area. There is an entrance fee that was implemented to help decrease visitors. Also, visitors have been educated about the sanctuary and its conservation. I can honestly tell you that I never had the chance to actually set foot down into the area. It was always a tourist mecca, and the furthest I got was the parking lot. I do encourage to read up about the fragile area of Hanauma Bay prior to your visit, and please obey the rules and respect it. Mahalo!
A hui hou,
Haunani
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