Wildlife
As Genki Balls break down the sludge and restore balance to the natural ecosystem, animals have returned to the Ala Wai. Members of the community have spotted fish, birds, turtles, and even mammals!
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December 6th, 2019 - Visible sand.

December 6th, 2019 - More visible sand.

December 12th, 2019 - Weke return to feed off of visible sand.

December 12th, 2019 - Fish return.

December 12th, 2019 - More fish return.

December 12th, 2019 - Heron return to feed off of fish.

January 19th, 2020 - Ducks drink and bathe in the liquid EM® application area.

January 22nd, 2020 - 3 days after liquid EM® application.

March 5th, 2020 - Water clarity allowing for sand to be seen below.

Marth 11th, 2020 - Weke and Samoan crab feeding off of sand.

April 27th, 2020 - Ducks return to the site of EM® application.

June 6th, 2020 - More visible sand at the Kapahulu stagnate.

November 19th, 2021 - Schools of large mullets return to Kapahulu stagnate.

November 19th, 2021 - Schools of large mullets return to Kapahulu stagnate.

April 1st, 2022 - Schools of baby mullet feeding off of Kapahulu stagnate.
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