Is Hawaiian spinner dolphin dawn congregation happening right now?
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Hawaiian spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are island-associated populations that forage offshore at night and return to shallow, sandy bays by day to rest, socialize, and nurse young.
These pods reliably use the same sheltered bays and are most visible around dawn when they arrive or are present nearshore.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Nāpōʻopoʻo / Kaʻawaloa trail access) |
| Two Step / Hōnaunau Bay (Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau vicinity) |
| + 3 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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