Archive for January, 2010

Cool Diving spots in Hawaii

Diving has become one of Hawaii’s favorite recreational activities for the adventure, danger, and challenge associated with playing in some of the Pacific’s most diverse and unique marine cultures.  While some people dive in order to spear fish, there are several other people who dive simply for pleasure in order to catch a glimpse of unusual species of sea life.  Because the Hawaiian Islands are composed of lava rock, the interesting underwater formations are much different from any other place in the world, making diving in Hawaii a popular attraction for tourists to the islands.  Many divers find Hawaii vacation rentals to stay in for week-long adventures.  Vacation homes are usually close to the water and allow convenient access to the wondrous seas.

Oahu’s diving is quite good because of shipwrecks and offshore lava formations that are conducive to large schools of friendly fish and the endangered green sea turtles.  Spots known as Three Tables, Sharks Cove, Waimea Wall, Turtle Heaven, Electric Beach, Rainbow Reef, and Lanai Lookout are all popular diving spots that can be reached from shore.  A little more remote are the dozens of dive sites that can only be reached by a short ride on a boat.  Moku Manu, Corsair Plane, Kahala Barge, YO-257, Sea Tiger, Mahi Shipwreck, Makaha Caves, Waialua Wall, and Devils Rock are some of the more popular sea-reached sites.