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Hawaii Scuba Diving: Manta Rays and Whales

awaii is a unique scuba diving envrin- awaii has rich coral, sheer walls, large pel-
H ment. From its numerous shore dive sites H egic, whales, dolphins, mutiple species of
to boat based diving, it will require numrous sharks and a fish life where 25% are only present
tanks ot explore and understand this underwater on this island chain. The only drawback is that
environment. Hawaii in reality is mulltile diving becasue the scuba experience is spread across
excursions becasue each osaldn in the chain multiple islands you will have to pack and move
has a different scuba diving experience. From your gear multiple times. Hawaii does not have
the Manta rays off Kona, the wrecks of Oahu to the convenienve of the Riviera Maya where you
the magical reefs of Maui. it can takes weeks to can base all of your activities out of one loca-
obtain a foirm grasp of the underwater world. tion. You will also have to be prepared for sticker
here are literally hundreds of potential shock. Hawaii is very expensive to live in and
vacation. Expect to pay apporximately $110 for a
T dive sites amoung the multiple islands. two tank boat based diving experience.
Frankly, this guide has only begun to touch upon
the underwater workd these islands have to o not expect coral reefs and sealife on par
offer. Hawaii in some regardis is similar to Carib- D with Fiji or the Phillippines. However, with
bean based diving with the volcanic rock walls careful planning and a dedication to experience
of the Galapagos isalnds. It is the mixure of the the renarkable dives Hawaii has to offer, you
warn tropical islands and currents and it active will be pleased in the end and have a lifetime
volcanoes that make this a unique diving and of memories. From Manta Rays, to Humpback
travel experience. Whales, to cage Shark diving there is enough of-
fered to satisfy divers of every experience level.