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Hawaii scuba diving
Hawaii scuba diving is an adventure that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. It’s true that diving anywhere can present a unique voyage, but in Hawaii it is a guarantee. Nearly 20% of marine wildlife is endemic to the islands so divers truly do see things they couldn’t see anywhere else in the world. There are also dozens of dive sites, each with their own distinctive charm.
One popular spot for Hawaii scuba diving is Maui’s only artificial reef. The reef was started 50 years ago with the sinking of 150 cars offshore at Mokapu Beach. Most of the thin car metal disappeared in the saltwater within two decades. The reef was reinforced with concrete forms and hundreds of tires. Almost immediately corals took up residence and dozens of fish species followed.
In October of 1997 a 65 foot ocean liner called the St. Anthony was sunk as a dramatic addition to the reef. The ship has become a hot spot for Hawaii scuba diving. The green sea turtles that frequent the ship are usually the main attraction. The turtles were drawn to the site as soon as the ship was sunk and it has become their own underwater playground.
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