Pacific Orange-spine Unicorns are called Umaumalei
a pair of Ornate Butterflyfish, locally known as Kikakapu
an octopus (He'e) has got a hold of my dive buddy
a young reef trigger fish aka Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
in Hawaii they call the Threadfin Butterflyfish Kikakapu
the St Antony wreck just off-shore from Wailea is a popular hangout for Green Seaturtles
in Hawaii they call the Moorish Idol a Kihikihi
Maui diving
I got my PADI certification in Kona Hawaii, so I may have a bit of bias, but if you like snorkeling or diving, Maui is definitively one of the best places to go.
The reefs are vibrant and sport many types of fish. Chances are you will meet White tip sharks, but they are mostly harmless, at least that is my limited experience so far.
 
A prime dive spot is Molokini, a small horseshoe-shaped extinct volcano, just off the coast from Kihei.
The Molokini drift dive is a must for more experienced divers, but the place can become a bit crowded during prime times.
 
If you crave for turtles, go for the St. Anthony wreck dive. Scores of turtles call this former shrimp boat home, ever since it was deliberately sunk in 1997. The tire-reefs here may not look natural but attract a lot of smaller fish.
 
If you prefer to wade out, Ahihi Bay and La Perouse Bay are fine snorkeling locations.
Fat change you will meet Hawaii's national fish here, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a.
This trigger fish is extremely territorial and will not hesitate to get hold of a flipper or your finger to drive the message home.
 
The photographs are from several dives I took in 2003
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the divemaster inspects a sea cucumber
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the Peacock Grouper was introduced in Hawaiian waters in 1956 as a sportsfish
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a Whitemouth moray eel (Puhi'oni'o) breaks cover
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a Whitespotted Toby, aka Oopu hue
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Yellow Tangs are called Lau Ipala in Hawaii
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here comes a late arrival
the turtles are used to pushy divers
some use the rubbing pole
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these tires may not look that great but they provide excellent hiding places for small fish and crab
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