All marine life posts
Discover the dolphins found on Maui, from spinner dolphins to rare melon-headed whales. Explore dolphin intelligence, communication, behavior, and conservation.
From Hawaiian green sea turtles to leatherback giants, discover the remarkable lives, migrations, challenges, and lessons of Earth's oldest ocean travelers.
Discover why octopus are some of the most unique and intelligent animals in the ocean. Learn about their behavior, biology, and where you might spot a day octopus (heʻe mauli) while snorkeling on Maui.
Maui’s warm, crystal-clear waters are home to some of the ocean’s most graceful and mysterious creatures—rays.
During our whale watching tours on Maui, we always like to educate our guests about the facts, figures, and mind boggling stats that accompany our winter whales.
Want an idea of what you might see on a Maui whale watching tour? Check out this tutorial on whale behavior you might see when out on the water—you never know what might happen!
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or new to underwater exploration, SNUBA offers an exciting way to experience Maui's vibrant marine life. This hybrid activity combines the ease of snorkeling with the thrill of SCUBA diving, allowing you to dive deeper without heavy equipment.
No one really likes to talk about sharks when it comes to Maui snorkeling tours, but rather than sweep the topic under the rug, or make the same, tired jokes (i.e. “How do you know if there might be a shark here? Dip your finger in the water and taste if it’s salty. If so, there’s a chance there’s a shark here!”), we want to address the issue head on as a means of empowering and educating our guests about myths vs. facts, ocean safety, and some steps we’ve proactively taken as a company to ensure the safety of our guests.
To get you prepped for this upcoming whale season, here are ten facts about Humpback whales in Maui that will offer some insight into Hawaii's favorite mammals.
Seeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in Maui, this is a question we’re asked a lot and at all different times of the year.
Every year, Discovery Channel fans count down the days until the coveted SHARK WEEK begins. Though the Discovery Channel does show the terrifying strength of these cartilaginous fish, it also does a lot to recognize the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. Many people consider sharks as evil, frightening, large, scary creatures however, it is important to realize how vital sharks are to us.
Get ready to fill your mind with all things turtle! Dive in and learn the ins & outs of our two most common species of sea turtles here in Hawai’i - the Green Sea Turtle (honu) and the Hawksbill (honu’ea). Summer is turtle season!
Unlike humans, dolphins are conscious breathers, so they rest half of their brain at a time. Imagine sleeping with one eye open in a state similar to that of a daydream.
Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems, hosting over thousands of marine organisms. They come in blues, reds, yellows, browns, greens, and purples, making the ocean floor a rainbow. Despite looking like rocks, corals are a living invertebrate.
As the catamaran approaches Molokini crater and I peer down into the crystal clear turquoise water I tell the guests, “This is going to be a great day for snorkeling”. Questions about fish, coral, and marine life start to be asked and inevitably someone will ask, “Are there sharks here”? My response is always, “Yes, they live in the ocean”.
As the sun sinks below the horizon and Earth enters into the golden corpuscular hour, groups of spinner dolphins make their way offshore into deep, dark blue water up to 1,000ft. They are on the hunt for prey. Working together in large groups they use clicks, squeaks, and echolocation to communicate with each other to find food.
Maui has experienced one of the best Whale Seasons to date this year! Enjoy this aerial footage of humpback whales including mother and calf cruising around Olowalu, HI.
Often amongst the excitement of actually seeing the whale, time runs out and the really cool facts about these amazing creatures go untold. So here are some of my favorite little known facts about humpback whales.
Learn to identify different reef fish you may see while snorkeling on Maui, with verified Hawaiian names, visual cues, lookalike comparisons, reef etiquette, and Trilogy tour notes.