Mokapu Point

Mokapu Point is part of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The area hosts a nesting colony of Red-Footed Boobies [1] Geologically it is a segment of a former caldera that was part of the prehistoric Ko'olau Volcano. Access is limited only for authorized biological studies or military purposes.

In Hawaiian lore, it is the birthplace of mankind [2] and is considered sacred ground.

References
  1. The bulletin of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. vol 50, p. 500, 1956 . Access date 9 Feb, 2020
  2. Al Steele,, Myths, martyrs and Marines of Mokapu : a history of the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Marine Corps Historical Library, 1966 9 Feb, 2020
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