Hammerhead Spotted at Koko!
Another fantastic afternoon for diving here in Oahu. It seems as though we have been blessed with awesome weather (of course) for the beginning of the summer dive season. Today, we had a lot of of help on the boat, since David and his lovely group of Divemaster trainees came out to do some skills. With just two customers, we had a lot of opportunity to explore.
First time underwater!
Since we had some practice before we hopped in at our first site, Koko Crater, our first time divers were more than prepared. We were lucky enough to make it off of Little Buddha and spot a 7ft hammerhead! A rather uncommon site in these waters, Liana and I were stoked to have had this kind of opportunity.
Cruising at Koko
We spent about 23 minutes at the site exploring the crater and checking out some cool sea creatures before we made our way back aboard the Sea Fox.
Checking out a helmet conch
We spent about 40 minutes at the surface chatting and enjoying a light snack before we hopped in at our second site, Angler’s Reef.
Photo op at Big Buddha
Over at Angler’s Reef, we hopped in and had a great conditions for exploring the ridge. Visibility was fantastic and allowed the diver’s to look in all the small nooks and crannies for some small eels.
Dropping down at Angler’s Reef
Divers were much more comfortable jumping in at the second site which made it a lot easier for us to explore and see some really cool sea creatures.
Just swimming around!
We spent about 21 minutes at the site and got to see a lot of different fish and a huge moray eel before we again boarded the Sea Fox and made our way back into the Hawaii Kai marina.
Enjoying Angler’s
We really had another great day out in Maunalua Bay and again the weather made for some really awesome diving off of the coast of Oahu.
A great afternoon for diving!
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CREW: Marnie (Instructor), Dave (Divemaster), Neil (Captain), Greg (Boat Crew), David (DMC Instructor)
WEATHER: 84*F, Sunny, Slight Breeze
DIVE PROFILES: Koko Crater: 79*F water temp, 40ft max depth, 23 minute bottom time
Angler’s Reef: 79*F water temp, 40ft max depth, 21 minute bottom time
MARINE LIFE OBSERVED: wrasse, hammerhead, pincushion sea star, moray eel, helmet conch, sea turtles, white mouthed eel, trumpetfish, butterfly fish
