Hawaii Snorkeling
Marine Life Conservation Districts
Since the purpose of MLCDs is to protect marine life to the greatest extent possible, the taking of any type of living material (fishes, eggs, shells, corals, algae, etc.) and non-living habitat material (sand, rocks, coral skeletons, etc.) is generally restricted, if it is permitted at all. This fosters non-consumptive uses of the area, such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. ... Nearshore fishes have always played important roles in the lifestyles of Hawai‘i's people. Many of these fishes are commercially valuable, some as food fish and some as aquarium pets. Recreational fishing is enjoyed by many local residents. Snorkeling and SCUBA diving are popular activities with residents and tourists, and offer excellent opportunities to see reef fish in their natural environment. ... [Read More]
NMS - Marine Sanctuaries - Hawaii Humpback Whale
The beaches of Hawaii offer ample opportunity for sailing, diving, snorkeling and swimming. Maui offers several beaches including: Big Beach famed for optimal body surfing waves, Wailea and its resident sea turtle population and brilliant coral reef, and Kamaole Beach noted as a great place to see a sunset. ... [Read More]
Marine Protected Areas
Marine Life Conservation Districts (MLCDs) are designed to conserve and replenish marine resources. MLCDs usually allow only limited fishing and other consumptive uses. They provide fish and other aquatic life with a protected area in which to grow and reproduce, and are home to a great variety of species. MLCDs are most popular as sites for snorkeling, diving and underwater photography. ... [Read More]
What to read about Hawaii : a bibliography
W Wallin, Doug - DIVING AND SNORKELING GUIDETO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS (Houston: Pisces Books, 1991. 106p.) Photos and mapsof popular diving spots. ... [Read More]
BAM! Body and Mind - Fit4Life: Motion Commotion: Activity Cards: Snorkeling Activity Card
Snorkeling is just like swimming, but with fins, a mask, and a tube called a snorkel for breathing underwater. It's easy and fun and you can do it in an ocean, lake, or even at your neighborhood pool. Snorkeling is also a great starting point if you want to get involved in scuba diving. It teaches you the basics of breathing and exploring underwater, but it doesn't have an age limit or require expensive equipment like scuba diving. So strap on your fins and dive in! ... One of the best snorkeling spots in the United States is Molokini, a Marine Preserve in Hawaii just a few miles off the shore of Maui. It's in an old volcano that rises out of the ocean and forms a ring-shaped coral reef and small island, with a lagoon surrounded by open sea. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
§200-39 Kaneohe Bay ocean use activities; permits; restrictions. (a) For the purposes of this section, "ocean use activities" means commercial operation of thrill craft, high speed boating, parasailing, water sledding, sailing and snorkeling tours, glassbottom boat tours, or any other similar commercial ocean recreation activity for hire. ... (c) Permits issued by the department for the commercial operation of ocean use activities in Kaneohe Bay shall be limited to the number and locations, by permit type and vessel and passenger capacity, provided in the Kaneohe Bay master plan developed pursuant to Act 208, Session Laws of Hawaii 1990, until applicable rules consistent with the master plan are adopted by the department; provided that the passenger capacity for snorkeling tours and glassbottom boat tours shall be set through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91. No thrill craft permit may be transferred after June 21, 1998; provided that transfers of permits may be made at any time between family members. ... [Read More]
BAM! Body and Mind - Fit4Life: Motion Commotion: Activity Cards: Snorkeling Activity Card (Text Only)
Snorkeling is just like swimming, but with fins, a mask, and a tube called a snorkel for breathing underwater. It's easy and fun and you can do it in an ocean, lake, or even at your neighborhood pool. Snorkeling is also a great starting point if you want to get involved in scuba diving. It teaches you the basics of breathing and exploring underwater, but it doesn't have an age limit or require expensive equipment like scuba diving. So strap on your fins and dive in! ... One of the best snorkeling spots in the United States is Molokini, a Marine Preserve in Hawaii just a few miles off the shore of Maui. It's in an old volcano that rises out of the ocean and forms a ring-shaped coral reef and small island, with a lagoon surrounded by open sea. ... [Read More]
The HIHW Sanctuary - An Overview
People use the resources found within the sanctuary in a variety of ways. Native Hawaiians have long had close relationships with their marine environment. Nowadays, the marine area included in the sanctuary is used extensively for ocean recreation, fishing and shipping. In sanctuary waters off of Maui, for example, commercial tour operations feature whalewatching, sportfishing, parasailing and snorkeling, while commercial fishing, cruise ships and commercial shipping use the same area. One of the main purposes of the sanctuary is to work with government agencies and the private sector to ensure that these activities are conducted in ways that have the least possible impact on humpback whales and their habitat. ... [Read More]
Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources: Division of State Parks: About
The outdoor recreation program offers a diversity of coastal and wildland recreational experiences, including picnicking, camping, lodging, ocean swimming, snorkeling, surfing, sunbathing, beach play, fishing, sightseeing, hiking, pleasure walking, and backpacking. ... [Read More]
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: About the Sanctuary
The sanctuary is also home to a fascinating array of marine animals, corals and plants, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Its cultural heritage includes Native Hawaiian traditions of living in harmony with the sea. Its waters invite activities such as diving, boating and snorkeling, and support commercial uses such as fishing and shipping. ... [Read More]
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