Maui Aquarium Corals
The beautiful, organized structure of corals keeps viewers in wonder and engaged as fish playfully dart in and out of the reef’s safety and scavenge food from the coral in a symbiotic relationship. read more
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Maui Shipwreck Diving
This boat came to its final resting place under the water just off Maui’s western coast near Lahaina town. Now it is used as an artificial reef, drawing a community of Pacific reef fish–and visitors to watch. read more
Crown of Thorns
While snorkeling in Hawaii’s clear waters, it can be easy to overlook the elegant and fascinating Crown of Thorns Seastar (starfish). This second-largest seastar is found in tropical reefs all around the world, with a few different varieties. read more
Underwater Canvas
Hawaiian waters are blessed with an abundance of tropical fish, coral reef, and underwater visibility approaching 200 feet in some areas. Getting into the ocean to share time with these schools is always a joy. read more
The Humuhumu nukunuku a pua’a
The Wedgetail Triggerfish (also called the Picaso Triggerfish) was voted Hawaii’s state fish in 1984 by the Hawaii State Legislature after a vote-off of more than 55,000 people. This photo shows the humu backed by rock in Kailua-Kona’s clear waters. read more