Sharks + Humpbacks + Turtles = Epic 12/20/2014

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Today was another beautiful day in Hawaii Kai. Light and variable winds and a 2-foot swell made crystal clear waters of Manalua Bay calm and inviting. 8 Advanced diver answered the call of adventure today. The dive sites on the agenda: LCU & Fantasy Reef.

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*LCU*
87 ft  – 37 min
75 degrees

The conditions at the LCU were absolutely pristine: A moderate Diamondhead current and 90ft visibility. During the dive 3 different white tip reef sharks were spotted! All between the size of 3 to 5 feet long! Also spotted were a crown of thorns starfish, dragon nudibranch, and a lone spotted eagle ray. The epicness didn’t end when the divers returned to the surface. After a quick roll call, the divers were surprised with the sudden and bombastic appearance of Humpback whales breaching 300 yards away from the boat.

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*Fantasy Reef*
53ft – 49min
75 degrees

How do you follow up a dive with sharks and humpbacks? A drift dive on Fantasy with tons and tons of turtles!!! With a moderate Koko Head current and 60 foot visibility the divers couldn’t get a way from all the turtles! Turtles here, turtles here, turtles everywhere! Aside from all the turtles there was a plethora of eels, large school of yellow tangs, and a few spotted puffer fish!

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A special thanks to all the crew for making this EPIC day possible: Capt. Sophie and Isaac.