I'a
This fish also goes by the name convict tang, for its distinct striped markings similar to that of a prisoners outfit.
What is a manini?
People ʻau in the sea, whereas fish do this.
What is holo?
The kole's eye is this color.
What is melemele?
This famous white meat fish is known for its large forehead and bright yellow-green coloration.
What is a mahimahi?
Much like a baby, ula or pāpaʻi move like this.
What is kolo?
This color makes a wana distinct from other sea urchins.
What is 'ele'ele?
It will be hard to get the attention of a fish you're trying to catch without this.
What is maunu?
When the wind is low and waves die down, the sea is said to be this.
What is mālie?
Don't confuse this pointy stone dwelling i'a for its much sharper counterpart.
What is an 'ina?
The mālolo and naiʻa do this- something particularly rare for marine animals.
What is lele?
If someone consistently goes holoholo, or makes a living off of it, they are referred to as this.
What is a lawai'a?
Reef fish like the hīnālea, manini, and kole may be described as this- as opposed to their larger counterparts in the deep ocean.
What is liʻiliʻi?
The tooth of this marine animal was used in making a lei designated to only the highest ranking aliʻi.
What is a palaoa?
When a manō does this, it usually doesn't end well for the recipient.
What is nahu?
Be careful! The barbs of the wana are described like this.
What is ʻoʻoi?
This spotted invasive grouper is often caught by various fisherman in an event called a "roundup".
What is a roi?
Because they lack protection in the form of scales or a hard exoskeleton, the heʻe will often do this in various pockets of a coral reef.
What is pe'e?
The aʻu can be described as this- no other fish can match its pace.
What is ʻāwīwī?