As any one who knows me knows, I don’t celebrate Christmas beyond availing myself of the paid time off, which is always appreciated. Thank you Jesus, you mythical love god you!
In any case, despite not celebrating Christmas, and despite having been naughty all year long (just ask my wife), I was given incredible gifts underwater the last 2 days (24th and 25th). Manta Ray at Makena yesterday, Great Barracuda on the way out to the St Anthony today, along with some super friendly fish, Barred Moray Eels, prides of Green Lionfish, 3 Day Octopuses (yes, that’s correct), 2 Green Sea Turtles, and a lionfish in an eel’s mouth.
Makena, 24th morning:

Green Sea Turtle

Manta Ray

Manta Ray

Hawaiian Domino Damselfish

Hawaiian Domino Damselfish, Bigscale Soldierfish, Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse

Antler Coral, Agile Chromis

Bigscale Soldierfish

Yellowmargin Moray Eel
Saint Anthony, 25th morning:

Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda

Milletseed Butterflyfish

Scenic St Anthony, Longnose Butterflyfish, Goldring Surgeonfish

Milletseed Butterflyfish

Milletseed Butterflyfish

Milletseed Butterflyfish

Bluespotted Cornetfish

Green Sea Turtle

Saddleback Wrasse, Manybar Goatfish

Saddleback Wrasse

Saddleback Wrasse

Threadfin Butterflyfish
Ulua deep reef, 25th morning:

Hawaiian Domino Damselfish

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Day Octopus and Bluestripe Snapper

Day Octopus and Bluestripe Snapper

Day Octopus

Hawaiian Domino Damselfish, Banded Coral Shrimp

Day Octopus

Day Octopus

Day Octopus

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Barred Moray Eel

Barred Moray Eel

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Hawaiian Green Lionfish

Moray Eel misses eating Hawaiian Green Lionfish
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