Beautiful day of diving at Hale O'honu. If you have to work on a holiday, diving is the job to have. There is always something beautiful to see.We had two new divers on board today, it was their first official dive as certified divers. They both did very well. All others on the boat had a great time and we saw LOTS of turtles. As we were heading to the site to moor up on the surface were three turtles just waiting to greet us. As the divers descended down the mooring line they were greeted by an even larger welcoming committee. Turtles congregate in this area to be cleaned. They never appear bothered by divers so it affords divers an excellent opportunity to view them. Besides the numerous turtles, we also saw a large school of Black Durgons (Black triggerfish; Humuhumu 'ele'ele; Melichthys niger) swimming by. This was a treat for me as I have only seen them swimming by themselves and the sightings have been very rare for me.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and enjoying their time away from work. Go out there and do what you enjoy; life is too short. Go diving next year and witness something very beautiful.Yellow Tangs
Lau-Ipala
Zebrasoma Flavescens
Moorish Idol
Kihikihi
Zanclus cornutus
Yellowmargin Moray Eel
Puhi paka
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
Rare Longnose Butterflyfish
Lau-wiliwili-nukunuku-oi'oi
Forcipiger longirostris
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