Scuba Diving in Hawaii
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Dave did 3 days of shore diving at Tunnels Beach on the North shore of Kauai, followed by a boat night dive off the South shore

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The Blackside Hawkfish, Hilu Piliko'a in Hawaiian, is named because of the black bands along the rear half of its body

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A Cushion Star, feeding on coral

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This Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is just trying to take a nap

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A school of Blue-Stripe Snapper, Ta'ape in Hawaiian

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The Crown of Thorns star sports very toxic venom in its spines. Do not touch!

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A Yellowmargin Moray

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The Whitemouth Moray is very common. You cannot tell from these pictures, but it is named for the bright white color of the inside of its mouth.

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Sea urchins abound

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A nudibranch called the Fried Egg Slug

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Yet another Green Sea Turtle taking a rest

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During a night dive off the South shore of Kauai, I encountered this Peacock Flounder right at the base of the mooring line

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