January

• [Mon., Jan. 06, 1997]  Victims of jellyfish stings invited to join pain study

• [Mon., Jan. 13, 1997]  There's hope albatrosses might make a comeback

• [Mon., Jan. 20, 1997]  Cleaning oiled wildlife probably useless effort

• [Mon., Jan. 27, 1997]  Marine 'natural' born through friend's care

February

• [Mon., Feb. 03, 1997]  Kaena Point is cleaner, safer than it was before

• [Mon., Feb. 10, 1997]  Scientists may unlock secrets of gian squid

• [Mon., Feb. 17, 1997]  Mynah gang didn't alarm reader's plucky plover

• [Mon., Feb. 24, 1997]  Monk seals make movies with 'critter cam'

March

• [Mon., Mar. 17, 1997]  Of turtles, Ireland and St. Patrick's Days past

• [Mon., Mar. 24, 1997]  Dolphin sighting a bonus of trip along the Ganges

• [Mon., Mar. 31, 1997]  Yes, Virginia, there are killer whales off Hawaii

April

• [Mon., Apr. 07, 1997]  Slinky ell, hungry fish highlight Hanauma visit

• [Mon., Apr. 14, 1997]  Interesting questions from readers via e-mail

• [Mon., Apr. 21, 1997]  Tumors cripple young turtles here, in Florida

• [Mon., Apr. 28, 1997]  A night swim brings on 2 kinds of goose bumps

May

• [Mon., May 05, 1997]  Hot tuna: Northern and Southern bluefins

• [Mon., May 12, 1997]  Exploring the wonders of Waikiki's wildlife

• [Mon., May 19, 1997]  Hawaii waves variable as they are powerful

• [Mon., May 26, 1997]  Memorial Day kicks off isles' summer season

June

• [Mon., Jun. 02, 1997]  Bishop exhibit's lesson full of gloom and doom

• [Mon., Jun. 09, 1997]  Onery ono, however tasty, demand respect

• [Mon., Jun. 16, 1997]  Ta'ape, a 1950s import, has spelled trouble here

• [Mon., Jun. 23, 1997]  A Wisconsin trip yields a very crabby argument

• [Mon., Jun. 30, 1997]  Celebrating 10 years of Oceanwatch articles

July

• [Mon., Jul. 07, 1997]  Jacques Cousteau: a fan's appreciation

• [Mon., Jul. 14, 1997]  Barracudas dangerous but rarely attack humans

• [Mon., Jul. 21, 1997]  Glowing shrimp a small yet pleasing discovery

• [Mon., Jul. 28, 1997]  Banded coral shrimp: Adorable, entertaining

August

• [Mon., Aug. 04, 1997]  A few risks can't spoil beachcombing pleasures

• [Mon., Aug. 11, 1997]  Eat yabbies or snappers, but let sleeping seals lie

• [Mon., Aug. 18, 1997]  Camouflaged fish gives scuba divers quite a sting

• [Mon., Aug. 25, 1997]  Giving back to the ocean can be hard but rewarding

September

• [Mon., Sep. 01, 1997]  Labor's reward found in offspring, one or many

• [Mon., Sep. 08, 1997]  Coloring book educates about Pacific coral reefs

• [Mon., Sep. 15, 1997]  Jellyfish swarms are not of their own doing

• [Mon., Sep. 22, 1997]  Excellent science that's reader-friendly as well

• [Mon., Sep. 29, 1997]  Use vinegar for jellyfish stings, not for men-of-war

October

• [Mon., Oct. 06, 1997]  Going to Midway is going all the way - to heaven

• [Mon., Oct. 13, 1997]  This turtle tale tells of rare Hawaiian visitor

November

• [Mon., Nov. 03, 1997]  California dreaming - but glad to be back home

• [Mon., Nov. 10, 1997]  The shifting times of sand due to people and nature

• [Mon., Nov. 17, 1997]  Booby birds bold, funny and unafraid of people

• [Mon., Nov. 24, 1997]  Sand is the stuff of art, hourglasses and beaches

December

• [Mon., Dec. 01, 1997]  Graceful eagle ray a joy to watch in island waters

• [Mon., Dec. 08, 1997]  Common sense is best in encounters with whales

• [Mon., Dec. 15, 1997]  It's unlikely shark killed whale at North Shore

• [Mon., Dec. 22, 1997]  Strong winds push weird glob onto Kailua Beach

• [Mon., Dec. 29, 1997]  So, why the heck are they called sperm whales?