Hawaii is a bucket list destination for many people. And we are thrilled you are visiting! But beware, here are the top 5 cool sea creatures you want to keep your distance from on your next dive.
Hawaiian Monk Seal
In the Hawaiian language, […]
A diver favorite, the Day Octopus, is the most common and frequently seen octopus in Hawaii. This master of hide-and-seek often means divers swim right over them without noticing! While they are most active during early mornings and late afternoons, they spend about half their […]
One of the more spectacular looking crabs you can find diving in Kona is the Jeweled Anemone crab! This crab is often found on night dives in shallow and deeper waters. What makes this crab unique is it collects 2 types of sea anemones […]
Jolly Green Giant or "Ceratosoma Sinuata"
Photograph by Jack's Diving Locker's OWSI Sheila Blum
This unusual and very rare to find slug has a scalloped mantle with green, yellow and blue markings. First pictured under this catchy and festive name by Bertsch and Johnson […]
The Leaf Scorpionfish is always a fun find on Jack’s Diving Locker boat trips. Often mistaken for a leaf swaying in the surge, the Leaf Scorpionfish has a dorsal fin that is permanently extended that has 12 spines. Even with these spines, the Leaf Scorpionfish […]
