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…
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 know that children must reach a certain age and maturity to learn to scuba dive. What we don’t hear so much about is any upper age limits for adults learning to dive. That may be because there is no age limit for those taking up scuba diving later in life! There are some considerations…
Diving in current can be one of the most rewarding experiences while scuba diving. You can literally drift along, buoyed by current, experiencing the panorama of the underwater world, and whatever creatures happen to cross your path. For all of the positives, drift diving can be a challenge with unpredictable conditions. At times sites can…
As we learn and adapt to the pandemic, new rules are put in place in an effort to keep communities and travelers safe. Effective July 8, 2021, rules have eased for those that have been vaccinated. Some mask rules have also eased and vessels can increase their capacity. There no longer is a mandatory second…
Ugh! Mask leaks! We asked two of the hairiest guys we know to discuss hair related problems when scuba diving—Captain Elliot and Captain Steve from Lahaina Divers. We’ll also cover some hairy diving issues for the fairer sex, including long hair, braids and bangs. Plus, we have some tips on keeping hair healthy, especially if…
As soon as we were able to get out on the boats again, we went on a staff trip to Molokini. It was a gorgeous day. The stress of the past months seemed to be carried away with the current. We were reminded about everything good about this business. It’s been a journey, learning about…
One bright spot in the COVID-19 pandemic is that it gave our natural environment a little breather to recover. Tourism numbers on Maui had climbed beyond predictions prior to the public health crisis. Maui alone had 3,071,596 visitors in 2019, a 5.4 percent increase from the year prior. At Lahaina Divers, scuba is not just a sport or a…
When we see the beauty of Maui daily, it is hard to imagine troubles in the world. Today we take a deep dive into the beauty and majesty of nature– something we are accustomed to sharing with our community of divers. We feel so fortunate that we have the chance to center our work around…
There are many things that draw people to scuba diving. Whether it is driven by a love for the ocean, fascination of sea creatures or desire to join friends that dive, over 3.5 million Americans are taking the plunge. So what are you waiting for? You can start on the journey at home and complete…