KealakekuaBay

By: Kaylie Y.

About Kealakekua Bay

• It is a marine life conservation district• There is a pod of spinner dolphins that swim there

frequently.• It is a great place to see Hawaiian Sea Turtles because it is

very likely you will see one.• The bay is located in south Kona on the Big Island.• Captain Cook sailed through here when he first came to

Hawai’i island.

ImportanceThe most important event that

happened here probably is that this is where the first westerner arrived on Hawai’i Island.

Interesting Facts About Kealakekua Bay1) This is the area where Captain Cook sailed

through to reach the Big Island2) Hikiau Heiau is located on the east side of the

bay3) The last interesting fact is that Captain Cook

died here and the monument that they dedicated to him is located near here.

Map

Kealakekua Bay is located in south Kona.

REFLECTIONIn the process of my research I learned that Captain Cook docked here on his first trip to Hawaii Island. I also learned that Kealakekua means path way of the gods. Another interesting thing I found out is that today the bay is a Marine Life Conservation District. On the shore of the bay Captain Cook died in a fight with the natives. This was an important place for the native Hawaiians because on one side of the bay is where Hikiau Heiau was located. It is also where the first western arrived on Hawaii Island.

I sailed there!

BibliographyInformation- http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/kona/kealakekua-bayhttp://www.hale-hoola.com/Captain-Cook-Monument.htm http://www.waimea.com/big-island/history.html Pictures- http://www.hawaiigaga.com/big-island/attractions/kealakekua-bay.aspx

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