The relationship between the three loko iʻa, Honokea, Hale O Lono, and Waiahole. All three loko iʻa are located in a 1.5 mile stretch from each other. All are loko iʻa kuapā and all are ground water fed.
Honokea Loko Iʻa
Kamala Anthony & Hui Hoʻolei Maluō Honokea loko iʻa, cared for by Hui Hoʻolei Maluō, is located at Waiuli commonly known as Richardson's Beach Park. This loko iʻa kuapā, an enclosed body of brackish water with permeable rock walls, provides a nursery for many fish and invertebrates. Honokea is the smallest of the three loko iʻa, but is by far the freshest and coldest of the three. Honokea has been in the process of restoration over the past 5-6 years. Included in these restoration efforts are all the school programs and groups that visit the pond to learn more about its systems and contribute their time and energy into the betterment of the loko. Honokea Loko is supported by many kanaka . |
Hale O Lono
Luka Kanakaʻole & Maury Gutteling Hale O Lono loko iʻa is located within the Honhononui ahupuaʻa. Located near Carlsmith Beach Park, or most commonly known as "4miles". Hale O Lono is cared for by Luka Kanakaʻole and Maury Guttleing. This loko iʻa is the second largest of the three loko iʻa, and has the most interaction with the ocean. Hale O Lono has been under restoration for the past 15 years under the management of Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation. It has about 3-4 mākāhā that connect to the ocean and can be distinguished by its large arching kuapā. This loko is quite unique as it has been known to connect with the loko iʻa of Waiahole. Three smaller loko and one large loko is what makes up Hale O Lono. |
Waiahole/ Kionakapahu Loko Iʻa
Blake McNaughton & Kalani Soller Waiahole loko iʻa is also located within the ahuapaʻa of Honohononui, and is cared for by Blake McNaughton and Kalani Soller. Funded and supported by Kamehameha Schools. Its the largest of the three loko iʻa and located furthest away from the marine environment. This loko has been under the restoration for the past 5 years. |