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The Hawaiian Dream: The Divemaster Work-Trade Program with Hawaii Eco Divers

Discovering the Underwater World Have you ever dreamt of exploring the underwater world, surrounded by vibrant marine life and captivating reefs? Growing up in Orlando, Florida I’ve always been drawn to the ocean and the idea of being able to spend more time underwater than just as long as my breath could take me. Even…

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July 25, 2023

How to improve your underwater navigation for scuba diving

While working on my Advanced Open Water Diver certificate with Hawaii Eco Divers, I’ve had the chance to develop and expand upon many of the skills learned in my basic Open Water class. Learning these skills is exciting and rewarding with a classroom as beautiful as Shark’s Cove. This particular dive site is full of…

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July 16, 2019

APNEA & SURF SURVIVAL TRAINING ON OAHU! DON’T MISS IT

The main thing you will learn is to oxygenate your body more efficiently. The results? More focus, energy, and increased breath hold ability in the water, which boosts your performance and safety — key ingredients for survival. Next course: July 21stand 22nd on Oahu, HI — lifeguards don’t pay! Apnea students, in Chile, ready to train! After teaching…

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July 10, 2019

Scuba diving with an eco friendly dive school makes a huge difference!

Marine conservation, eco-tourism, education, and more: Scuba diving with an eco friendly dive school makes a huge difference! If there is one thing that all scuba divers have in common, it would be our love for the ocean. Life under the sea is miraculous, and so vastly different than we humans normally get to experience. We…

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August 31, 2018

NEW SCUBA DIVER GUIDE: Why does my wet suit give me a rash?

“Every time I scuba dive, I end up with chaffing on my body. What do I do to stop this from happening?” —————————- Hello Diver! Thank you for asking this question! Don’t feel alone in this problem – lots of divers experience this. Getting a wetsuit rash or light burn, while unpleasant, is not uncommon….

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August 3, 2018

PADI Rescue Diver Course taught me how to save a life – Scuba Diving Dangers

Former Dive Master Candidate Colt taking the PADI Rescue Diver course with Hawaii EcoDivers How to handle panic, drowning, and health issues when diving: emergency preparedness through Hawaii Eco Divers’ PADI Rescue Diver course on the North Shore of Oahu. Let me tell you a story about a dive emergency, explaining how I was able…

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June 22, 2018

Scuba Diving near the Turtle Bay Resort

Scuba Diving near the Turtle Bay Resort on the north shore of Oahu can be great during the summer months Shark’s cove is the closest world class dive site near the Turtle Bay Resort The Turtle Bay Resort is located on the north shore of Oahu. During the winter months it becomes the world capitol…

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April 19, 2018

Kayaking in Oahu

Explore Oahu can be even prettier and adventurous on a kayak tour. The views are completely breathtaking and you will have a different perspective of Hawaii’s beautiful scenarios of the North Shore and have the opportunity to interact respectfully with the marine life. All ages are welcome to do a kayak tour with Hawaii Eco Divers and children under…

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December 21, 2016

Summer dives on the North Shore

Summer dives are ON on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii! Between May and September we have the privilege of diving on this area and August is definitely a great month for it! On this time of the year we dive mostly from shore in Shark’s Cove, at the Pupukea Marine Sanctuary, where the conservation district prohibits…

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August 12, 2016

PADI Divemaster Internship Hawaii

Aloha! Our new Divemaster Intern, Emma Ceolin, shares her experience working with Hawaii Eco Divers! This is what she has to say. My name is Emma Ceolin and I’m the new Divemaster Intern with Hawaii Eco Divers. I recently moved to the magical North Shore Oahu from Australia. As a PADI Rescue Diver, freediver, surfer,…

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April 2, 2016

John John Florence wins Eddie Aikau 2016

Hawaiian John John Florence (23 years old) started 2016 on fire by winning the ninth edition of Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave invitational championship. The heats lasted all day yesterday, February 25, at Waimea Bay, on Oahu’s North Shore. The local surfer became the second youngest winner of this event, which was held…

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February 27, 2016

John John Florence wins Eddie Aikau 2016

Hawaiian John John Florence (23 years old) started 2016 on fire by winning the ninth edition of Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave invitational championship. The heats lasted all day yesterday, February 25, at Waimea Bay, on Oahu’s North Shore. The local surfer became the second youngest winner of this event, which was held…

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February 27, 2016

John John Florence wins Eddie Aikau 2016

Hawaiian John John Florence (23 years old) started 2016 on fire by winning the ninth edition of Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave invitational championship. The heats lasted all day yesterday, February 25, at Waimea Bay, on Oahu’s North Shore. The local surfer became the second youngest winner of this event, which was held…

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February 27, 2016

Eddie Aikau is happening

One of the most famous big surf championships in the world, Eddie Aikau will take place on Wednesday, February 10th, in Hawaii. The organizers of the event, sponsored by Quiksilver, confirmed that the conditions should be aligned with the requirements for the event, with  waves up to 40 feet in Waimea Bay. The championships, known…

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February 8, 2016

Historic surf season in January

Regular contributor of Waves, Brazilian portal specialized in surf, the owner of Hawaii Eco Divers, Ricardo Taveira, had an article published this week. Tthe surfer and professional diver commented about the great surf season in Hawaii during the month of January, with focusing on the swell that arrived in the archipelago on February 27, with the…

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January 30, 2016

HED team member volunteers to help false killer whale

    Volunteeers tried to help the cub A false killer whale cub was found in the sand at Keiki Beach, on the North Shore, in the begining of November. Hawaii Eco Divers’ director of training, Loren Kearney, heard about the situation and headed to the scene to help. “We fought for the animal’s survival, but…

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November 22, 2015