Some photos of my Hawaii trip to share snorkeling/diving.

[Miamireefer]

Well as title states I went to Hawaii last month and just wanted to share some of my experiences with you all between snorkeling and diving I did out there. Hope you folks enjoy!

tangs anyone!!

a couple turtle shots. there is plenty of these guys out there!

this guy was sleeping but didn't mind the close ups

 

[Miamireefer]

pilot whales

this octo was a beauty to actually see in the open as it was.

 

[db_triggerfish]

wow great pics would love to see more. Does anyone know where i could buy fish caught in Hawaii? I don't mind paying a premium price but would like some proof that they came from Hawaii.

 

[jeffbrig]

Which island(s) did you visit? I went a few summers ago, took some great pictures around Kauai and Maui (Molokini crater was the best!).

 

[Miamireefer]

Jeff I went to Kauai, Kona, Maui and Hilo. Molokini was nice imo but didn't compare to snorkeling at a marine reef preserve in Kona. I did it on an excursion called captain zodiac. Basically it was a 10 mile travel on a zodiac and along the way saw the pilot whales, spinner dolphins, and snorkeled at the preserve. The reef was alot better than molokini, clarity was better, and fish and coral were thriving much more. Most agreed on calrity and beauty of the prreserve also due to the being the driest island.

We went diving in Kauai and it was just plain fun. We did a 66' and a 60' dive. Definitely one of the best experiences I have had in my life. The only shark I was lucky enough to see was a 4' blacktip. All I can say is you have to visit Hawaii at least once in your life.

thanks again,

Nick

 

[jeffbrig]

Sounds like a nice trip. We're looking forward to going back soon...

We saw this guy when we were at molokini

 

[Rogger Castells]

Nick, Awesome Pictures, I think I need to go on Vacation soon

 

[gasman059]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=#post target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by db_triggerfish
wow great pics would love to see more. Does anyone know where i could buy fish caught in Hawaii? I don't mind paying a premium price but would like some proof that they came from Hawaii.

aquariumart gets Hawaii shipments every so often

 

[illal]

wow those pics are amazing! i couldnt imagine seeing that in person

 

[db_triggerfish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10591810#post10591810 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gasman059
aquariumart gets Hawaii shipments every so often

Thanks, i am thinking that fish from Hawaii will not be exposed to cyanide. I know when i first got into marine fish in the early 90's a lot of fish came with cyanide, i haven't seen that much talk in the last few years about it.

 

[TheChief]

great pictures

 

[jessp]

i have to show my wife these pics and convince her to agree to go. it is aweome how the entire ocean bottom is covered in coral.