Day three started off much earlier compared to yesterday, 6:30 a.m. to be exact. After a swift continental breakfast, we dashed off to the harbor to hop on the dive boats and get ready to head out on the water. After safety briefings and introductions, we headed out to our first dive location. Upon arrival, unfortunately, the currents were too strong, and we found a new area.
The first dive for me today was a tester as I did not know if I would be able to properly equalize the pressure difference due to my broken nose. After sorting the kinks out, I headed down with my dive team and we discovered the beauties of the reef areas. On this first dive, I learned about many geological wonders located along the coast lines of the island. Our dive instructor located many cave like features that were once tubes flowing with lava. Additionally, on this dive, I learned about how marine animals, such as the octopus, camouflage themselves for both protection and to aid in attacking other marine life.
On our second dive, I learned much more about Hawaiian reef fish and discovered animals, such as Frogfish, that I have never seen before.
After our dives were over, we returned to the marine mammal center and learned more about the help that is being given to save endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals.
Shortly after this, we received a presentation and briefing about the wonders of blackwater diving and I learned all about the miniature life that actually causes the greatest migration each and every night.
Tomorrow, I am looking forward to the manta ray dive and discovering what night diving is like.
