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2026 Keiki Coloring & Drawing Contest!
Hoʻokūkū Kala No Nā Keiki!
Congratulations to our winners and honorable mention for this year’s coloring and drawing contest! There were so many creative and thoughtful entries swimming into the competition. Please see below for the winners and mahalo nui to all participants!
For this competition, keiki 8 and under submitted a colored illustration of a kole or ʻāweoweo. Keiki ages 9 to 12 participated by submitting an original drawing of a local fish of their choice and answering the following question: What is a special memory you have with fishing/the ocean? We absolutely loved hearing about so many exciting and memorable experiences with Hawai‘i’s coral reef fish. Click HERE to view the full wave of this year’s entries.
Herbivore Activity Book
Download and print our Herbivores: Gardeners of the Reef keiki activity and coloring book! Mahalo to Leilani Franco-Mar for the ʻōlelo Hawai‘i 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!
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
