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Walking Frogfish Tropical reef divers are always amazed at the diversity of frogfish in colors and texture. These elastic, six-legged, jet-propelled fish are graceful, good at hiding in plain sight, and quick when they're hungry. Some look like hard coral, others like feathery plants... |
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"Gentle Giants" Mantas are often found near Ukumehame, Maui. Divers have often filmed and photographed at least two large mantas, that were curious enough to allow close-up shots at every angle. Without a stinger, these plankton eaters are quite safe... |
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Meet Dolly the Hawaiian Monk Seal Visitors to Ka'anapali Beach had a surprise visitor this month. Affectionately named "Dolly" by our photographer, this monk seal took a 24 hour rest on Ka'anapali Beach after a challenging swim through rough water. See these up close and wonderful photos in our monk seal gallery. |
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Humpback Whales: Mother and Calf Whale Season continues with a rare and precious look at a humpback whale mother and calf. See these special photos in the humpback mother and calf gallery and experience a rare treat--video of mother and calf swimming together. |
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Whale Season in Hawaii During Whale Season here the Hawaiian Islands, we get quite a show of breaches and dives... followed by flukes. Thanks to C.T. Ticknor and Mel Rice. They have provided the website with a nice collection of flukes that they were able to photograph since December 2006. Check them out in the whale fluke gallery. |
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Green Turtles Turtles are always popular here on Maui. There is a great collection of green turtle photos taken near the sunken sports platform near the Mala Wharf. Check them out in the green sea turtle gallery. To learn more about green sea turtles click this link: |
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