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Fishy Friday! 🐠🪸🤿There are over 400 fish species that inhabit Hawaii's coral reefs and an estimates 25-30% are endemic!
Are you interested in learning more about Hawaii's reef fish? Join us for a marine ecology snorkel or private guided SCUBA dive, where our resident Marine Biologist can identify and interpret the fish on the reef.
Head over to https://makaiexpeditions.com to book your underwater adventure!
Some bonds are "shell" deep 🐢
A magical underwater world awaits you! ✨
Join us on a dive and experience the beauty of Hawaii's reefs
Tako Tuesday! 🐙
Octopus have excellent eye sight and can see in a variety of colors. Some research leads us to believe that their vision could be polarized. This keen sense of sight aids in navigating through their environment and detecting both predators and prey.
Spring into this week with adventure! 🤿
On Oahu and looking for an incredible underwater adventure?
Head over to https://makaiexpeditions.com and explore all the tours we offer!
Taking 'falling head over heals' to a HONU level! 🐢😂
On our dive today we spotted this school of papio.
Papio, also known as trevallies play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. They help control the population of smaller fish and contribute to the health of coral reefs.
Happy ALOHA Friday🌺
Today, we raise our fins to all the incredible women who dive deep, chase their dreams and inspire us to reach new depths!
This little fish has the longest fish name in the world!!
Meet the Lauwiliwilinukunuku'oi'oi
Its' name means the long snouted fish that looks like a wiliwili leaf.
Congratulations to Faith and Shaw for completing their Open Water SCUBA Certification! 🤿🐠🪸
We can't wait to see where diving takes you now that you are certified and ready to explore new depths!
Tackling Tuesday with tentacles! 🐙
A silent performer in the underwater symphony. 🪸
Trumpetfish known as Nunu in Hawaiian, are long and slender fish that resemble a trumpet. These stealthy predators use their unique body shape to sneak up on prey without being detected.
Immerse yourself into the underwater world. 💦You'll be glad you did.
Let's talk about buoyancy!
Neutral buoyancy is achieved when you are hoovering and slightly rise on an inhale and slightly fall on an exhale.
Benefits of good buoyancy:
👌lower air consumption=more air=longer dive
👌protects the benthic structures- coral reefs are fragile ecosystems that can become trampled when too many divers kick or touch it
👌lowers your chance of getting stung, bit or scraped by harmful marine life hidden in the reef
👌Lastly, you have more fun and can take in all the beauty around you
Interested in improving your dive technique? Schedule a private tour or a refresher course to fine tune your skills and take your diving to the next level! Click the link in our bio or call (808)200-9737 to book your dive trip!
Diving into the weekend! Happy Aloha Friday 🤙
On our dive we came across this Spiny Balloonfish hovering just above the reef. In Hawaiian we refer to these fish as Kokala which also translates to spiny.
In our Marine Ecology Tour we came across a couple of turtles getting their shells cleaned! Surgeonfish with small bristle like teeth are primarily responsible for cleaning the algae off of the turtle's shell.
Hopping in for a beautiful shore dive! 🤿🤙
Life is better with a turtle by your side 🐢🤙
We has so many turtle swim by us on this dive!
Unique find! ✨
Can you spot the Devil Scorpionfish? Always look closely when diving above the reef because these fish are masters of disguise! The vibrant colors on the underside of their pectoral fins are a good give away.
Believe it or not, cowries were once used as currency! Do you think this is why these animal's shells are prized by shell enthusiasts?
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles known as Honu are the largest hard shell sea turtles in the ocean. Through observations, we can to tell the gender and guestimate their age!
Watching turtles is one of our favorite pass times! Head over to https://makaiexpeditions.com or call (808)200-9737 to book a dive and watch turtles with us!
Aloha Tako Tuesday! 🐙
We found the tiniest octopus on one of our dives! Octopus typically live short lives. How old do you think the Day Octopus typically gets?
It's a Moray!💙
Believe it or not, eels are fish! Moray eels spend most of their life tucked into small crevices in the reef.
First dive ever... was a SUCCESS! 🤙
Sharing the beauty of the ocean with people is the reason we do what we do!
Often times when we look at the surface of the ocean that is all we see. Once you submerge yourself beneath the ocean's surface you gain a completely new perspective!
Interested in experiencing scuba diving while on Oahu?
We offer:
Discover Scuba Diving- Try scuba diving one time with no previous experience
PADI Open Water Certification- Study at home, get certified in 3 half days of diving
Head over to https://makaiexpeditions.com or call (808)200-9737 to book your dive!
Have you ever felt the smooth shell of a cowrie? These unusual marine snails extensively polish their shells to prevent algal growth!
Nothing beats an afternoon snorkel teaming with marine life! 🐡🐠🐢
Meet the Ta'ape! This vibrant school of fish can be spotted on most of our dives. Their movements and formations are sure to blow you away as you swim by.
We just LOVE the feeling of being underwater and know that you will too! 😍
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Here in Hawaii, we often talk about the connection from Mauka to Makai. This means from the mountains to the sea our natural resources are intertwined and directly related to each other. Let’s honor the earth today and everyday and remember that small actions can make a big impact. #earthday #happyearthday #earthday2024 #mauka #makai #nature #connecttonature #oneplanet #connection #hawaii #ecosystems #discoverearth #earthofficial #wildlifeonearth #noplanetb #hawaiihabitats #oahu
On our dive a curtain of blue stripe snappers revealed 3 turtles! 🐢🐢🐢 Approaching the end of the outflow tubes at Kahe Point always presents breathtaking views! Join us for a dive and come see what all the excitement is all about! ✨ Click the link in our bio and our knowledgeable guides will show you a once in a lifetime experience 🤿🪸🐢🐠 #marinelife #snapper #reeffish #greenseaturtles #honu #scubadiving #padi #divetrip #seethesea #makaiexpeditions #underwater #divedivedive #oahu #hawaiidiving #smallbusiness #familyownedandoperated #familyowned #fish #turtlecleaningstation #divelocal #supportlocal #scuba #coralreef #marinebiology #marineecology #guidedtour #privateguidedtours #discoverscubadiving #tryscuba #shoredive
Is it time to end your surface interval? 💦 Join us on your next dive for an adventure through Hawaii’s coral reefs. Our intimate guided tours are designed to bring you closer to nature and observe marine life only found in Hawaii. Save this post for your next Hawaiian vacation! 🤙 Not SCUBA certified? No problem, all skill levels are welcome from beginner to experienced divers. We offer: 🤿Discover Scuba Diving (No previous scuba experience necessary, must know how to swim) 🤿Small Group Guided Shore Diving (certified divers) 🤿Private Discover Scuba diving 🤿Private Guided Shore Diving 🤿Marine Ecology Snorkeling 🤿Dive & Snorkel Packages Click the link in our bio to learn more! #makaiexpeditions #scubadiving #padi #divetrip #underwater #marinelife #coralreef #hawaiidiving #visitoahu #thingstodo #guidedtours #privateguidedtours #adventure #explore #tranquility #bliss #familyowned #smallbusiness #marineecology #divetours #ecotourism
Honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles come to this spot to get their shells cleaned from the reef fish but there are certainly other perks to coming here… Like the free underwater rollercoaster!! We’ve seen many turtles take flight in the outflow. Some accidentally get caught in the rushing current while others will repeatedly ride time and time again. Sometimes we get a little carried away. 💨🐢 #honu #hawaiiangreenseaturtle #seaturtle #underwater #carriedaway #ridetheride #freeentertainment #sillyturtle #seethesea #makaiexpeditions #scubadiving #divetrip #padi #shoredive #explore #tryscuba #discoverscubadiving #guidedtours #privateguidedtours #smallbusiness #divelocal #familyowned
Join us for a dive and experience the beauty of the sea! 🤿🪸🐡 We specialize in private and small group guided shore dive for divers of all experience levels! Save this post for your next Oahu dive trip! 🤙 We can’t wait to see you in the water 🌊 #scubadiving #marinelife #adventure #seethesea #divein #makaiexpeditions #aloha #scubadiver #observe #divelocal #smallbusiness #reeffish #seaturtle #monkseal #divetrip #padi #scuba
To kick off our dive, we spotted 3 Hawaiian monk seals interacting in the shallows. Observing their agility in the water is astounding, especially when compared to their behavior on land. In Hawaiian culture, monk seals are deeply respected and symbolize wisdom, strength and connection between land and ocean. When diving with wild animals it is very important to remain at a distance that doesn’t change the animals natural behavior. #hawaiianmonkseal #marinemammals #nature #wildlife #seethesea #makaiexpeditions #scubadiving #padi #scuba #hawaiidiving #visitoahu #explore #experience #observe
“Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.” -Sylvia Earl 🪸How true is this statement? Once you form a connection with the ocean you gain a deep understanding and respect for its power and beauty. This quote is exactly what this diver said after being on his first dive in 20 years! We are honored to connect people to the ocean and making memories that will last a lifetime! #ocean #home #scubadiving #submerge #padi #underwater #scuba #hawaiidiving #descent #thingstodooahu #visitoahu #travel #divetrip #aloha #seethesea #makaiexpeditions #diving #connection #nature #pacificocean
Adventure beneath the sea to experience moments like these 🤩 Save this post for your next Hawaiian vacation. We specialize in private and small group ecotours to bring you closer to Hawaiis marine life. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the tours we offer. Aloha! 🤙 #reeffish #hawaiianadventures #hawaiidiving #scubadiving #marinelife #coralreef #underwater #scubadivinghawaii #divetrip #makaiexpeditions #seethesea #scuba #padi #thingstodo #thingstosee #supportlocal #smallbusiness #familyowned #privatetours #aloha
Come see the only place in the world where green sea turtles haul out of the ocean to bask in the sand (for reasons other than females laying eggs). Please remember to be respectful and give our Honu plenty of space. The recommended distance is at least 10 feet away. #seaturtle #seaturtlebasking #beach #turtlebeaches #aloha #makai #seethesea #honu #hawaii #turtles #marinereptile
It’s a big world out there when you’re a juvenile Razorfish! Known as Laenihi in Hawaiian, these unusual wrasse primarily inhabit sandy bottoms near reef habitats. #reeffish #razorfish #wrasse #coralreef #oahu #marinelife #seethesea #marineecology #makaiexpeditions #aloha #makai #scuba #ecotours #smallbusiness #divelocal #visitoahu #thingstodo #thingstosee
Tako Tuesday! 🐙 Can you spot the octopus in its den? #takotuesday #octopus #tako #invertebrates #mollusc #gastropod #marinelife #seethesea #scubadiving #padi #scuba #hawaiidiving #snorkeling #freediving #hideandseek #visitoahu #ecotours #hawaiivacation
Happy thanksgiving from our ohana to yours! 🌈🤙🌺#grateful #thanksgiving #ohana #aina #hawaii #naturephotography #nature #coralreef #islandliving #hawaiidiving #visitoahu #smallbusiness #privatetour #scubadiving #padi #divetrip #hawaiivacation #seaturtle #monkseal #shark #reeffish #dolphins #experience #explore #adventure #holiday #hawaiianmonkseal #freediving #snorkeling
