The photo above shows the world's currents that affect the water currents around Hawaii. These currents affect what kind of organisms can live in certain areas. These currents also affect the waves and tides as the water gets closer to land.
Climate!
The Climate in Hawaii is a tropical one but has different climates according to the altitude on the islands. Due to the trade winds on the north and east planks, there is more rainfall in those areas. The coastal areas on the leeward sides of the islands tend to be drier because of the lack of trade winds. During winter, there is the most rainfall in Hawaii. In Spring and mostly summer there is very little rainfall. The warmer weather does increase the risk of hurricanes though. Also there is a big temperature difference between the mountains of Hawaii and the lower levels of elevation on the islands. In the mountains there is a much cooler temperature than there is at sea level locations.
The Climate in Hawaii is a tropical one but has different climates according to the altitude on the islands. Due to the trade winds on the north and east planks, there is more rainfall in those areas. The coastal areas on the leeward sides of the islands tend to be drier because of the lack of trade winds. During winter, there is the most rainfall in Hawaii. In Spring and mostly summer there is very little rainfall. The warmer weather does increase the risk of hurricanes though. Also there is a big temperature difference between the mountains of Hawaii and the lower levels of elevation on the islands. In the mountains there is a much cooler temperature than there is at sea level locations.
Currents and tides affecting habitats
There are many habitats that are affected by the currents of the oceans. For example, the humpback whale comes to Hawaii to give birth due to the warm water brought in by the ocean currents. Then leave again after giving birth because the colder water is richer in food resources. The tides also affect habitats of animals. The animals that strive in the tide pools are affected by the tides because every day the water comes up, due to the tides, and remove the areas that they are used to living in. The pe'ape'a sea star is a prime example of an animal being affected by the tides.