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Coastal Plants and Birds The isolation of the Hawaiian archipelago coupled
with the way ocean currents circulate The marine life found in Hawaiian waters is very
diverse. Again some species found in Hawaii is home to some of the most interesting bird
species. Some species of birds like the Cattle Egret were introduced in
order to try to control insect populations. Hawaii is home to a number
of different species of ground nesting birds that have recently fallen
prey to another introduced species the mongoose. Mongoose were introduced
to try to control the rat populations. However rats are nocturnal animals,
while mongoose are diurnal. This is an example of how alien species if
not properly managed can have serious detrimental effects on native species.
Hawaii is also home to a number of different species of migrating birds
like the Kolea or Pacific Golden Plover. For more information on species found in Hawaii click below:
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University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service Last updated
March 17, 2008
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and the unique water temperature has resulted in Hawaii having some of
the most unique plants and animal species worldwide. Hawaii is the endemic
species capital of the world. In general it was very hard for plant and
animal species to colonize the archipelago. Species arriving in Hawaii
tended to have long larval stages, and arrived through a number of mechanisms.
Polynesian settlers introduced around 30 different species of plants for
food, medicine and other practical purposes. Other species were introduced
in modern times for ornamental and agricultural reasons. While still others
were transported to the islands via wind, ocean currents, attached to
birds or internally by birds.
Hawaiian
waters were transported here through ocean currents. However in modern
times some species were introduced for aquaculture or for sport fishing.
