An employee of the State’s Department of Land and Natural Resources captured a magic moment- video of a rare Hawaiian monk seal pup emerging from the mother onto a sandy beach in Hawaii. “As soon as its (amniotic) sac burst, the little one starting wiggling around,” said DNLR’s Lesley Macpherson. The mother monk seal checked…
Ethereal and semi-transparent, jellyfish can be amazing to see while diving, but not so much fun to get stung by. Closer to shore, groups of jellyfish (called a bloom, a swarm, or a smack) can swarm in the thousands. Scientists have found a correlation with the lunar calendar in determining when jellyfish arrive in nearshore waters. In Hawaii…
Look into the wizened face of a sea turtle while diving in Maui. Turtles, both sea and terrestrial, are some of the oldest species on the planet. Sea turtles belong to the order Testudines whose first specimens date back to about 220 million years ago, making them one of the most primitive groups of reptiles…
Lahaina Divers is surging ahead in professional development for dive instructors, for those looking to enter professional diving as a career, or improve their underwater skills. We are excited to welcome Tim Bradley, a four-time Platinum Course Director, to further develop dive training as the Director of Training and Professional Development. Lahaina Divers is a…
Diving in a remote spot in the Pailolo Channel With a view of the high sea cliffs of Molokai in the distance, divers embark on a challenging blue water dive around a small remote land mass. To get here, we’ve crossed the temperamental Pailolo channel, which is about 9 miles across at its narrowest point….
We thought you would enjoy a visual “slide trip” to the remote northwest Hawaiian islands to explore some unique creatures living on or near the deep sea floor. Starting with early explorations of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and the Johnston Atoll Unit of the Pacific Remote islands Marine National Monument in 1988-91, fascinating geologic processes…
Advising people on which dive to do goes beyond checking how long one has been scuba diving or how many dives were done. There is the type of dive you like, what kind underwater structures you prefer, whether you want an easy or challenging dive and more. So here is a rundown of the typical…
If a large creature is gliding toward you on a dive that kind of resembles a space ship, you are likely having an encounter with one of the most interesting fish you’ll see in Maui waters- a ray! There are three groups of rays in Hawaii- stingrays, spotted eagle rays, and the most common, manta…
A favorite dive mask is one of the most popular pieces of gear scuba divers bring on vacation. Lightweight for packing, you can easily bring your mask along. A good mask, snorkel and fins set isn’t cheap, so you’ll want to take good care of your investment. Proper maintenance not only prolongs equipment life, it…
Eat the Christmas cookie, have an extra helping of mashed potatoes. When you are on a dive vacation with Lahaina Divers, you’ll be burning calories while diving without even noticing. Scuba diving is a great exercise, and you might even shed a few pounds! Diving burns calories Have you gone out for a couple of…
Many wrecks — like the Carthaginian II off the coast of Maui — bear the scars from age and divers exploring its watery recesses. This wreck was purposefully sunk to provide a new home for the ocean’s flora and fauna. While natural deterioration will eventually reclaim this stately schooner, we can all help to preserve this and…
Adventure sports participants, such as mountain climbers and wilderness campers, often have a code to live by when out in nature. Scuba divers do too. Those that are PADI certified are exposed to Project Aware, which promotes ocean conservation globally, and here at home. Project Aware’s 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet helps…