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Papakōlea Beach

Semi-precious green sand on Hawaii's big island.

Naalehu, Hawaii

Ka Lae

The southernmost point in the United States is a beautiful place to look at but a deadly place to wade in.

Naalehu, Hawaii

Kamilo Beach

Formerly a lovely white sand beach this Hawaiian stretch is now a trap for countless tons of trash.

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Punalu`u Black Sand Beach

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

6 miles from Naalehu

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Science After Dark: Spotting Squid in the Tides of Oahu

Just beneath the waves off the Hawaiian coast, there are schools of tropical fish, flotillas of sea turtles, and squads of squid. We’re diving in to explore some of their secrets.

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