Hawaii's
coral reefs are generally in good condition but there are several
factors that threaten them. Among these are pollution, chemical runoff
from agricultural regions and golf courses, over fishing and aquarium
fish collection. Most dive sites in Hawaii tend to be located where
the reefs and walls display the most beautiful coral and sponges.
Please follow the guidelines at the bottom of this page and help us
protect and preserve these beautiful reefs for generations to come.
Antler Coral
Cauliflower Coral
Lace Coral
Precious Black Coral
Lobe Coral
Wire Coral
False Brain Coral
Finger Coral
Brown Lobe Coral
Blue Octocoral
Rice Coral
Rubber Coral
Orange Cup Coral
Mushroom Coral
Leather Coral
Please follow the following guidelines when diving or snorkeling
in Hawaii and help us protect and preserve these beautiful reefs
for generations to come.
Avoid
touching living marine organisms with your body and equipment.
Never
touch or stand on living coral.
Take
care on caves dives and try to spend as little time as possible
inside as air bubbles cancause damage to fragile organisms.
Be
aware of your fins, even without contact, the heavy surge from
fin strokes can cause damage to reefs.
Secure
gauges, computer comsoles and the octopus regulator so they're
not dangling like miniture wrecking balls.
Be
careful when swiming in strong currents with kicking and handholds.
Avoid
the temptation to collect coral or shells.
Ensure you take home all your trash and secure it while you
are aboard a dive boat.
Minimize your disturbance of marine mammals and NEVER ride on
the backs of turtles or manta rays.
Photos
are courtesy of Keoki Stender and the Hawai'i Coral Reef Network,
please visit their website
for more information on Hawaiian Fish and Coral.
