A Year In The Life Of ʻUaʻu On Kauaʻi

Part I: Arrivals, Pair Bonding & Burrow Maintenance

By mid-April, adult ‘ua‘u on Kaua‘i are returning to their burrows after spending the winter at sea. This is an important time for the ‘ua‘u as they clean their burrows and strengthen pair bonds in preparation for egg laying.