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Nictuku

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22. Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Nov 23, 2025, 01:32 PM

Sunday

Amazing!! That first photo I recognized as Hawaii's State Fish! A small fish with a very long name:
Humuhumunukunukuapua`a

It is easier to pronounce that it looks: Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Ahpoo Ah Ah It really rolls off the tongue.

Great Photos!

Here is a link about Hawaii's State Fish:

https://www.mauisnorkeltours.com/snorkel-blog/hawaiis-state-fish-humuhumunukunukuapuaa

Anyone know what the Hawaii State Bird is? (it actually has a very short name) I actually saw some of them inside Haleakala when I lived on Maui for a while.

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Snorkeling! My h.s. classmate, Donna, took these photographs with her Olympus Tough TG-6. [View all] George McGovern Saturday OP

Fantastic! PJMcK Saturday #1

Thank You PJMcK. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly. George McGovern Saturday #5

Just lovely! Is this somewhere in the US? Love the brain coral. Ziggysmom Saturday #2

Thanks Ziggysmom. They were taken at a state park on Hawaii's big island near Kona. I've amended the post accordingly. George McGovern Saturday #6

My distinguished son in law just bought one for my daughter. usonian Saturday #3

Aren't they though. That's a great gift! On the snorkelprowl. Looking forward to results. Thanks usonian! George McGovern Saturday #8

Love that camera Nasruddin Saturday #18

Great photos Picaro Saturday #4

On behalf of my classmate, Thanks Picaro! I'll make sure she sees these comments. George McGovern Saturday #10

Unreal! Just delightful Easterncedar Saturday #7

Thank You Easterncedar. I'll relay yours and others' replies to Donna. George McGovern Saturday #11

Those are fabulous photographs! Diamond_Dog Saturday #9

I'm glad for your good memories Diamond_Dog. And that the images bring you back! George McGovern Saturday #13

wow! mike_c Saturday #12

That's what I said when Donna texted her photos mike_c. Thanks! George McGovern Saturday #14

Those are so cool FoxNewsSucks Saturday #15

Holy Moly FoxNewsSucks, could I go with you? Snorkeling looks truly unforgettable. Thanks! George McGovern Saturday #16

These are fantastic! Kudos to Donna. LoisB Saturday #17

Thanks Lois! She'll get a screenshot of these kind comments. George McGovern Sunday #20

The Picasso triggerfish in the first photo is amazing. Lochloosa Saturday #19

HolyTurtle/Fish Lochloosa! You know wherewhom you speak. My friend Donna will appreciate your comment. Thanks! George McGovern Sunday #21

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa Nictuku Sunday #22

Thank You Very Much for your kind and knowledgeable comments Nictuku! George McGovern Sunday #23

A little more info Nictuku Sunday #24

We surely do have that Nictuku! These images were taken by my h.s. classmate Donna. George McGovern Sunday #25

Worked at a public Aquarium in New Orleans. Tom Dyer Sunday #26

On behalf of my friend Donna, you're welcome Tom Dyer. Thanks for your neat reply. George McGovern Monday #28

Beautiful! Paradise! surfered Sunday #27

Thanks surfered. I'll make sure Donna sees your words. George McGovern Monday #29