Waves crashing over the northeast seawall, Tern Island. Photo by Phillip Howard Nov 2010. |
Tern Island is located within French Frigate Shoals, part of the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaiʻi. French Frigate Shoals is home to many thousands of birds (albatross, boobies, terns, and more), Hawaiian monk seals, Hawaiian green sea turtles, and a few humans. Join us for adventures on a remote island.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Big surf at Tern!
An amazing photo of the big surf at Tern -- The surf does not normally come anywhere near topping the seawall. Photo says it all!
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