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scuba diving that it must have its own FRANKO’S MAPS OAHU DIVE MAP
quality fish card. This is it! This picture of
Oahu's fish is the result of personal
inspiration, as Franko has snorkeled and
scuba dived all around Oahu, and
especially at Hanauma Bay. The fish card
measure (H x L) 5.5" x 8.5" (14cm x
21.6cm), is printed on laminated plastic so
that it is stiff, shiny and waterproof. It has
a hole for a lanyard, so you can actually
take it diving or snorkeling. The reef
creatures depicted on these cards are taken
from my own artwork on Franko's Map of
Oahu. The fish shown include over 80
species, including a dozen or so that are
found nowhere else on earth. The
Hawaiian fish shown are selected from
about 435 species that exist in Hawaii, and
are based on Franko's personal
exploration. The colors and the means of
showing them are based on personal
observation. The naming of the fish in
Hawaiian as well as English is helped by
the experts at the Maui Ocean Center, The
Pacific Whale Foundation, Hanauma Bay
rangers, The Waikiki Aquarium, and local
knowledge. Franko loves them all, but
maybe his favorite is the Humuhumu
Nukunuku Apua'a, Hawaii's State Fish.
Card makes a great gift idea.
The purpose of the Franko Oahu Dive
Map is to provide the reader with a listing
and description of every scuba and
snorkeling location on Oahu. Suggestions
for improvements are appreciated.
SIDE ONE
Side 1 of Franko's Dive Map of Oahu
shows a view of the whole island, with its
mountain ranges shown in beautiful green
shaded relief, as well as its freeways and
major roads, plus creeks, trails and things
to see or places to go. For a complete
picture of everything there is to see and do
on Oahu, see also Franko's Guide Map of
Oahu. See also Franko's Map of Oahu
Surfing for all of the surfing locations on
the island along with descriptions for
each.
Beyond the island, the ocean waters are
shown in beautiful shades of tropical
ocean blue, indicating ocean depth
contours. All about the island there are
descriptions of its fabulous scuba and
snorkeling spots, famous surfing spots,
and great places to visit. Favorite dive
spots include Hanauma Bay, possibly the
most snorkeled spot on earth, and also
Magic Island right next to Waikiki, the
wreck of the Y0-257, which is visited by
the Atlantis tourist submarine right out of
Waikiki, the M. V Mahi on Oahu's west
where eagle rays soar by, Turtles, where
numerous green sea turtles can been seen
on almost any day, U'lua Cave, or Black