Keiki Corner
Keiki Corner
NEW! Hot off the press…
We recently released the ʻōlelo version of our Herbivores: Gardeners of the Reef keiki activity and coloring book! Mahalo to Leilani Franco-Mar for the translations, check below for the ʻōlelo version.
Kuʻi ka lono!
ʻAkahi a paʻi ʻia ka puke ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ʻo Nā Iʻa Hamulimu: Nā Mahi ʻai o ka ʻĀpapa. He puke haʻawina a he puke kala kēia na nā keiki. Mahalo iā Leilani Franco-Mar i ka unuhina
What are herbivore fish?
They are fish that eat algae as their main source of food. Herbivores eat the algae and keep it from overgrowing, helping it to stay in balance on the reef. They are like the coral reef’s natural gardeners! The uhu (parrotfish) and kole (Goldring Surgeonfish) are two examples of herbivore fish.
Click below to make some fun finger puppets!
Click below to download an uhu, kole, kala, or manini coloring page!
2023 Herbivore Coloring Contest
Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Herbivore Coloring Contest! We received such beautiful submissions that were so creative and really brought our coral reefs to life. Keiki 8 and under submitted a colored illustration of our Manini or Kala coloring page, and keiki 9-12 entered the contest by submitting a personal drawing of their favorite herbivore fish. Mahalo nui to all those who participated! Click below to view the winning entries!
To learn more about herbivores and coral reefs, click HERE to download and print your own copy of our Herbivore Keiki Activity and Coloring Book. Limited copies will be available at our outreach events and the Division of Aquatic Resources office in Honolulu.
2022 Herbivore Coloring Contest
Congratulations to the winners of our 2022 Herbivore Coloring Contest! We received such amazing submissions that were so full of color and life – just like our coral reefs. Keiki 8 and under submitted a colored illustration of our Manini or Kala coloring page, and keiki 9-12 entered the contest by submitting a personal drawing of their favorite herbivore fish along with a short statement on why they are important in our reefs. Click below to view the winning entries!
Because we received such beautiful artwork from many talented keiki, we wanted to showcase their work and give everyone the opportunity to view and appreciate their art. Please click here to swim through the fishes in our ocean – through the eyes of our keiki!
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia.
No task is too big when done together by all.
– Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #142
