#Kiholo Bay

Two humpback whales in Kona waters instantly identified using app with artificial intelligence

As exciting as it was to see their first mother, her calf and male escort of the season, Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and naturalist Olivia Miller of Hawaiian Adventures Kona were thrilled to identify the two adults by photographing their flukes and matching them in a catalog of tails through the app Happywhale.

Police investigate thefts from vehicles at two Big Island beaches

Several thefts from vehicles were reported this week at two separate Big Island beaches and police are investigating.

Coral Spawning Observed in Various Bays on Hawai‘i Island

Coral spawning was observed in Kīholo Bay, Papa Bay, He‘eia Bay and at Kahalu‘u Bay at various times this week, state officials confirmed Friday.

Nonprofit Seeks Help to Protect Kīholo Bay Through Sanitation Efforts

Hui Aloha Kīholo is asking for the public’s help to protect Kīholo by providing luas and sanitation.

UPDATE: No Sharks Spotted, Kiholo Bay Reopened

A helicopter survey done off the waters off Kiholo turned up no sign of the animal.