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Coral reefs in Hawaii are the farthest north in the world, a fragile oasis for numerous species. Juvenile green sea turtles often take refuge here, while acrobatic fish like the Moorish Idol employ disruptive coloration to hide from predators. The reefs are also home to territorial fish such as the Gregory Fish, which cultivate small green algae patches—giving rise to a mini-ecosystem that supports diverse marine life.
In the inky depths of the ocean, creatures like the Hawaiian Octopus captivate with their intelligence, changing color and shape to evade predators. The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is an animal of superlatives, possessing the most complex visual system known and capable of packing a punch as powerful as a rifle shot.