Hawaii, her land and the traditions of her people, has evolved intimately tied to the sea. The Islands themselves erupted from the ocean floor in times so recent that signs of their birth remain everywhere, and a marine tradition permeates all of man's history on these bits of land.
In this book the author's strive to discuss those aspects of Hawaiian Reef Animals that have drawn the attention of Islanders past and present. Emphasizing the role of these animals in early Hawaiian folklore and traditions, but also including topics that have excited thte interest of more recent residents.