# Hawaii SeaLife

> Interactive online sea school for learning about Hawaiian marine life and conservation. (iPhone/iPad app by Reef Guardians Hawaii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawaii-sealife/id1671677784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Reef Guardians Hawaii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671677786)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 177 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 213 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawaii-sealife/id1671677784/reviews.md

## What is Hawaii SeaLife?

Here is another amazing learning tool from Reef Guardians Hawai‘i.

You can explore the ocean from anywhere with Reef Guardians Hawai‘i’s Ke Kula Kai Online Sea School at www.reefguardians.org! Based on their in-person in-ocean Reef Camp on the island of Kaua'i, this fun and amazing educational adventure for kids and families is like no other online program. You will experience an entertaining look at Hawaii's fascinating islands and ocean through Western science and Hawaiian cultural perspectives. Not only will you increase your understanding of marine life, you will discover ways to protect it.


Watch engaging video lessons from scientists and Hawaiian cultural practitioners, explore virtual snorkel tours, and challenge yourself with interactive games. Get creative with guided art projects, hands-on science experiments, journaling, and even ocean-inspired songs. Download Ke Kula Kai Online Sea School for many hours of learning activities and enjoyment. 

www.reefguardians.org

Created by Reef Guardians Hawai‘i crew: Robin Mazor, Terry Lilley, and Jessica (Rickard) Belt.

## Key features

- Video lessons from scientists and cultural practitioners
- Virtual snorkel tours
- Interactive games
- Guided art projects
- Science experiments
- Ocean-inspired songs

## What do users think of Hawaii SeaLife?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for identifying fish and local sea life
- 📚 Wealth of information on wildlife
- 🐠 Covers fish, birds, mammals, invertebrates, and corals
- 📱 Easy to use and access information
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for kids and adults alike
- 💡 Educational and awareness-focused
- 🏝️ Useful for visitors to Hawaii
- 💖 Encourages conservation and stewardship
- 🧐 Fun to look through and learn
- 🗂️ Well-organized content
- 🎯 Clue filters for fish identification
- 📝 Personalized checklists for seen animals
- 🌺 Includes Hawaiian names of species
- 🖼️ True-to-life pictures
- 🧭 Great nature guide and scavenger hunt feature
- 💰 Encourages donations for conservation work
- 🌟 Beautifully made and attractive app

**Cons**

- 🤷‍♀️ Not used much in camp (one review)

**Most requested features**

- More content about marine animals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawaii-sealife/id1671677784/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-12-31, version 1.5*

We found this app through a kids camp, Reef Guardians, the staff that runs the camp started this app. We've been absolutely loving looking though this and using it alongside my kiddo attending the camp, we've learned so much about the local sea life. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Fishy fun

*2025-12-30, version 1.5*

Great app for kids and adults alike to help identify fish

### 5/5 — Kauai Wildlife at your Fingertips

*2025-08-12, version 1.5*

No need for separate books on Kauai’s diverse wildlife from makai to mauka this app has it covered.

### 5/5 — Wonderful App

*2025-08-10, version 1.5*

What a wealth of information! This is so fun to look at. After snorkeling, you can check out and identify fish you may have seen or maybe a bird on the shore!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2025-04-18, version 1.5*

This is a wonderful app for children and adults alike!!!

### 5/5 — An incredible organization and app!

*2025-04-16, version 1.5*

Dedicated to conservation, awareness, and stewardship, the reef guardians are doing amazing work on Kauai and beyond. Download this amazing educational app, and learn how to protect and honor the many incredible species of Hawaii! Thank you Reef Guardians!!!

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2025-02-12, version 1.3.3*

This is just what is needed to identify the fish, birds,mammals,invertebrates and corals.  It is well organized and fun to use.  Every school classroom should have them in Hawaii. I LOVE this app!!!

### 5/5 — Enjoy

*2024-08-21, version 1.3.3*

As a water person, I appreciate having these references available at my fingertips. Mahalo Reef Cabin 💓🤔🤙🤙

### 5/5 — A Snorkeler’s Best Friend!

*2024-07-22, version 1.3.3*

“What’s that fish?”  Well, there’s a question you will never need to ask… now that you can have this app!  Hawaii Sealife tells you all about fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and more creatures found in and around the water.  Just while scrolling through the app, I identified several new fish I saw while snorkeling today and learned cool facts about marine animals.  Don’t immediately see your fish?  No worries!  Simply use the clue filters to generate a description of your fish and then watch as the app provides a list of possible fish matches.  Along with ID features, this app provides you with facts, habitat, scientific names, and Hawaiian names.  Also, with this app, you can make a personalized checklist where you can check off marine animals you see during your adventures at the beach (I’m halfway through my checklist).  I only mentioned a few of the incredible features this app has to offer. So, download this app to explore Hawaii Sealife!

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2024-05-15, version 1.3.0*

Great way to identify species. Easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Hawaii SeaLife

### What is the Hawaii SeaLife app?

Hawaii SeaLife is an online sea school that offers an educational adventure for kids and families. It provides an entertaining look at Hawaii's islands and ocean through Western science and Hawaiian cultural perspectives, aiming to increase understanding and protection of marine life.

### What are the key features of the app?

The app features engaging video lessons from scientists and Hawaiian cultural practitioners, virtual snorkel tours, interactive games, guided art projects, hands-on science experiments, journaling activities, and ocean-inspired songs.

### Is Hawaii SeaLife free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to download and use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### Who created Hawaii SeaLife?

The app was created by the Reef Guardians Hawai‘i crew, specifically Robin Mazor, Terry Lilley, and Jessica (Rickard) Belt.

### What is the main goal of this learning tool?

The main goal is to provide an educational and entertaining experience that increases understanding of marine life and teaches users ways to protect it, integrating both scientific and cultural perspectives.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2025-03-07

- New species families
- Bug Fixes

### 1.3.3 — 2024-07-12

Adjustments to app review prompt
Adjustments to species details footer 
Adjustments to some text fonts

### 1.3.0 — 2023-11-20

new fish families

### 1.2 — 2023-07-10

Bug fix with Ladyfish family search

### 1.1 — 2023-06-10

-- bug fix
-- added link to new reef guardians website

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