Maui Diamond II Removes Marine Debris
We were recently enjoying a beautiful afternoon on Maui waters and motoring back from a couple of wonderful scuba dives (the Stonewall Drift Dive, Mantas!, and the Carthaginian Wreck Dive)…
How’s the Viz?
What is the first question everyone asks when you finish a scuba dive? “What is the visibility!?!” Recently, one of our regular Scuba Instructor-type customers, Dave, came into the dive…
Please Don’t Kill Our Lionfish
The first time I went to Fiji, I had the most magical experience when I dove with seven large, beautiful lionfish. They glided effortlessly along the bommie wall. I have…
Teri Counts Our Blessings
Before the 2012 Holiday Season comes to a close, while we are all so busy with family, friends, working (dive industry!), I wanted to stop and take a moment to…
Shark Facts You Should Know!
As a Scuba Diving Instructor and manager of Maui Dreams, I have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of marine life and I get to share that knowledge with…
Curly’s Tips for Sun Protection in Maui
Maui’s sun is INTENSE and sun protection isn’t fun, but leathery skin, premature aging, and Melanoma are very real possibilities for those of us who live here. It’s something we…
Free Light Bulbs at Maui Dreams!
Maui Dreams is partnering with the Civil Air Patrol to help the environment through better lighting technology. In the June 11, 2007 edition of Popular Mechanics Julianne Pepitone and Emily…
Whale Entanglement in Maui
Earlier this month, divers aboard a Maui Diamond II charter experienced something out of the ordinary when they came upon an entangled humpback whale. It was early in the trip…
Have You Ever Puffed a Puffer? (we hope not)
Since earning my Open Water certification in 1996 and then starting to work in the dive industry in 1998, I have now finally “been around” long enough to be able to look back and notice some changes and some patterns, both locally and globally. It’s interesting to look back and take stock of what’s changed.
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Maui Dreams Gone Green
I love nature, both above and below the water- you could even say I'm an enthusiast. I try to do my part to recycle, buy locally grown produce, and I…
Sharks Are Not The Enemy!
Scuba instructors, no matter where they might dive, usually hear a certain question just before entering the water. The funny thing is, the same question can mean two different things, depending on how it’s asked—here are both versions:
“Are we going to see sharks on this dive?” (Excited, maybe wants to get a good picture…)
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I Heart Nudis!
I admit it, I am such a nudi geek. The greatest joys I’ve had underwater have been seeing a new slithery slug friend. I almost ALWAYS have my camera with me because (of course) if you see something cool, you have to brag with pictures on facebook!!!
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