For the final Niihau dive day, I went with Explore Kauai Scuba’s 6 pack boat. The company is owned and operated by Nick and Jessie, and it was by far the best charter to Niihau; it was the shortest trip, due to leaving out of Waimea’s harbor, and it Wass the most relaxed trip. Diving with Jessie felt more like diving with a friend than with a dive guide. Perfect for me. Plus we had mind blowing dives, watch Giant Trevally (Ulua) on the hunt, along with Greater Amberjack, and Rainbow Runners.
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Mackerel Scad (Opelu) – Decapterus macarellus
Mackerel Scad (Opelu) – Decapterus macarellus
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Blackstripe Coris – Coris flavovittata
Blackstripe Coris – Coris flavovittata
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Blackstripe Coris – Coris flavovittata
Blackstripe Coris & Pyramid Butterflyfish
Blackstripe Coris – Coris flavovittata
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Sleek Unicornfish
Hawaiian Reticulaterd Cowry – Mauritia maculifera
Giant Trevally hunting
Giant Trevally hunting
Giant Trevally hunting
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally and Diver
Sandbar Shark – Carcharhinus plumbeus
Green Sea Turtle
Humpback Snapper
Sandbar Shark – Carcharhinus plumbeus
Reef Manta Ray
Reef Manta Ray
Reef Manta Ray
Reef Manta Ray
Sandbar Shark – Carcharhinus plumbeus
Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack
Spotted Eagle Ray
Spotted Eagle Ray & Grey Reef Shark
Sargassum Frogfish – Histrio histrio
Niihau Dives Sept 2024
Mostly Monk Seals, & Sandbar Shark, & Manta Ray
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