What Do Jellyfish Have to Do With the Moon?
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…
We’re Expanding Scuba Training Opportunities!
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…
Deep Dive to Hawaii’s Sea Floor
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…
We Answer “Which Dive Should I Do?”
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…
UW Photography Tips and Etiquette
More and more people are taking a camera underwater, digitally capturing their ocean adventures. Market intelligence company Fior Markets predicts that the global underwater camera market is expected to grow from the $4.8 billion it saw in 2019 to a staggering $15.3 billion by 2027- that’s much more market growth than above water equipment sales. With…
Scuba Hand Signals- Maui Style
. Dive in to warm Maui waters and explore with us! There are quite a few scuba diving hand signals that are universally used, and some that are unique to Hawaii. One that works above and below water is the shaka- made by extending your thumb and pinkie and rotating your wrist. Often used as…
Why You Should Take the Family Diving
Family vacations are much anticipated, especially when visiting a fun-filled destination like Maui. Scuba diving is an excellent activity that family members of different ages and abilities can enjoy together to have a shared underwater experience, likely to be the highlight of memory books and social media accounts. “Family” can mean really any connected group…