Civil Beat Categories

Ocean Safety

Ouch: An Eel Bite Is ‘Like a Knife’ Cutting Into You Wikipedia

Ouch: An Eel Bite Is ‘Like a Knife’ Cutting Into You

Emergency responders think a Waikiki surfer who sustained serious injuries to his foot was bitten by an eel, not attacked by a shark.

Why Are Sharks Attacking More People Than Ever in Hawaii? Lwp Kommunik谩ci贸/Flickr

Why Are Sharks Attacking More People Than Ever in Hawaii?

Marine biologists have been studying the clash of humans and sharks since two people were killed off the coast of Maui in 2013.

Influx of Box Jellyfish Closes Hanauma Bay on Friday PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Influx of Box Jellyfish Closes Hanauma Bay on Friday

City to re-evaluate conditions before deciding whether to reopen the popular snorkeling spot Saturday.