This was at the place of refuge - the fish were less tame than Kahalu'u Beach, but the background
was much more interesting and the water was clearer.

This was at the place of refuge - the fish were less tame than Kahalu'u Beach, but the background
was much more interesting and the water was clearer.

These seem like classical aquarium fish.

There are a fair number of Boxfish at Kahalu'u Beach and they are so curious that
they seem agressive - they will follow the humans around.

These fish are solitary - they don't school, but they will often tag along with other fish.

These fish are solitary - they don't school, but they will often tag along with other fish.

There are a few types of coral.  The brain coral is fun but there is also a rounder coral that is common.
Where bare rock is exposed sea urchins are often present.

This was at Kahalu'u Beach - the fish seem very tame.

This was at Kahalu'u Beach - the fish seem very tame.

This was at Kahalu'u Beach - the fish seem very tame.  This is a smaller fish and
didn't school.

Coming, going, you tell me - these fish (like me) were being dragged in the current and (unlike me) stopping
on each ebb to chew one whatever was on the rocks.