How ’bout them dolphins?!

 

This afternoon on the Seahound we were joined by a mixed bag of divers and students from all around the world. With a persistent trade from the east and a moderate swell, the boat was rocking with adventure. The first dive site of the day: Turtle Canyons

 

With a prevailing Koko head current the divers entered the water with 40 foot visibility and were met with a bottom temperature of 75 degrees, chilly for us in Hawaii. Despite the below average vis, the divers delighted in the company of many aquatic creatures: giant moray eels, a school of moorish idols, trigger fish, and a couple of massive pincushion starfish.

*Koko Craters*
35ft – 43min

The conditions at Koko Craters were exactly the same as the previous dive site: Persistent Koko Head current, 40 foot vis, and a bottom temp of 75 degrees. There was a noticeable absence of turtles at the dive site. One, however, did make a flyby at the end but the main attraction was the pod of 20 spinner dolphins hanging out just off site. Yes, 20 spinner dolphins hung out with some DSD’s and a couple of certified divers. Eat your heart out if you’ve been chasing the chance to see these magnificent creatures underwater. The presence of Flipper and his 19 buddies overshadowed other creatures spotted during the dive: Hawaiian Sergeant Fish, Damsel fish, and a crown of thorns.

Special thanks to the crew for making it all possible! Thank you Captain Sophie and Peter!!!