Sleeping Sea Turtles and Triggerfish in the Bubbles…*2*6*2015

Actually it is when the conditions are absolutely gorgeous. The wind was moderate from the west southwest and the sun shined unabated as there were no clouds in the sky. Typical surface conditions here in Hawaii Kai. Today on the Sea Hound, we were joined by a hodgepodge of divers: first-time, students, and certified divers shaking off rust.

Koko Crater
37ft – 38min
75 degrees

With 2-3 foot waves, the boat lazily rocked on the surface as the divers entered the water in to 70ft visibility. Almost immediately, the local turtles began to frolic around the group. Unafraid at the presence of divers, cruised alongside the group for several minutes. Other fish spotted were the Hawaiian Sergeant Fish, Moorish Idols, and a school of yellowfin surgeon fish. Divers also had interaction with a huge pincushion starfish and a prickly collector urchin.

 

Turtle Canyons
37ft – 41min
75 degrees

In between dive sites, the wind lightened up and so did the waves. The Sea Hound gently rose and fell in 1 to 2 foot swells that rolled along the azure blue surface. This time the current picked up, but the visibility stayed the same at 70ft. Descending down the line a group of black trigger fish played with divers bubbles. Once on the bottom divers encountered a couple of massive snowflake eels showing off their snow white mouths. There were also a couple of napping turtles and a random porcupine fish.

A special shout out to the crew! Without these guys the day would not have been possible. Much love to Capt. John, S’moore, & lovely Lily.