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Local FAQs
Take Care of the Ocean
- Use reef-safe sunscreen. Look for zinc or titanium oxide as the active ingredient; avoid oxybenzone and octinoxate. Even better, find Hawaii Peeps at the Anaina Hou Farmers Market most Saturdays; their products are reef-safe and made right here on Kaua'i.
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Give marine life plenty of space.
- Monk seal: if you spot one, come to shore and call the NOAA Fisheries Marine Wildlife Hotline at 808-651-7668. Give them at least 50 feet, 150 feet for moms with pups.
- Sea turtle: 20 feet in the water or on shore. If you spot one while snorkeling, don't hover over it; give it room to get away.
- Dolphins and whales: chances are good you won't encounter these outside of a boat charter, but if you do, stay well back. 50 yards for dolphins, 100 for whales.
- Did you find a net? Please contact the Surfrider Foundation at 808-635-2593 and they'll come collect it.
- Check out Kaua'i Lifeguards for more advice. And remember: always check conditions before you head for the beach, and talk to the lifeguard before going in the water!