JDL's Ocean Fair: The beginning. “18 years ago,the community did not have a lot of options, at that time, for education about the ocean; for understanding local sea life, fun for kids, games or family events happening here locally. The.. Read More

What would you say if I asked you to go on a night dive, 3 miles out to sea, in water almost a mile deep? Would you say, “BAD IDEA!” “I would never do that.” “No thank you.” But wait it gets better. What if I told .. Read More

Summer is just around the corner; do you know what you are doing with your kids yet? There are many of us that still work every day of the week, (no summer breaks for us ), and finding something productive for our children to do during the day is imp.. Read More

The invasive side of Lionfish The lionfish is a beautiful predatory fish and has become popular in saltwater aquariums. With their long spines and dramatic patterns, these fish are truly a sight to behold. They have no known predators, aside from hum.. Read More

Hawai'i has a vibrant and thriving marine ecosystem. The islands are home to some of the world’s rarest and most endangered animals. Most visitors are familiar with humpback whales, but many do not know about the other cetaceans that freque.. Read More

When Jeff and Teri Leicher moved to Kona in 1982, dropping an anchor on the seafloor was the only way to “park” a boat. But the fact is, it is almost impossible to place an anchor, no matter how carefully, without the chain impacting some.. Read More

Justice and Sam have been a welcome addition to our dive and retail team since they joined in 2020. In addition to being avid divers, these guys also work at our Tiger Shark Deli on weekends, making homemade sandwiches for our divers and café .. Read More

With professional dive programs around the world, how do you decide where to go? What are your preferred diving conditions? Warm or cold-water diving? Are you particular about the diversity of marine life you will encounter? Want to see Mantas, Shark.. Read More

Have you seen JDL’s Instagram account? Maybe you are a member of our Facebook Group “Friends of JDL”? You might wonder, where do they get these fantastic underwater images? Many talented instructors, videographers, and photographers.. Read More

It's a great year for sharks in Hawaii! A bill passed by the 2021 State Legislature banning shark fishing will took effect January 1, 2022. Act 51 (House Bill 553) makes it illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill a shark in state marine w.. Read More