Hawaii

Scuba Diving Health Benefits Aloha, fellow adventurers! As Oahu’s ethereal turquoise waters beckon you to explore their underwater treasures, have you ever pondered the wonders that scuba diving unfolds for your health? Beyond the thrill of encountering manta rays up close or swimming alongside colorful schools of fish, diving offers a plethora of tangible health benefits. From bolstering cardiovascular fitness to contributing to mental wellbeing, scuba diving is more than just a sport; it’s a holistic wellness endeavor. In this post, we’ll explore five significant health benefits that scuba diving brings to the surface. Each benefit is underscored by scientific studies and research, grounding our exploration in fact and not just speculation. So, whether you’re a seasoned diver or someone considering taking that first plunge, come join us on this deep dive into the health benefits of scuba diving in…

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…

The Apnea and Surf Survival course will be in Tahiti for the first time. This course is invaluable for anyone who spends time in the ocean: surfers, lifeguards, distance swimmers and divers. Increase your energy levels and improve your breath hold skills in this 3 days seminar. After this course you will breathe deeper, hold…

Aloha, ocean lovers! Ready to delve into the mystical, colorful world beneath Oahu’s stunning seas? Are you a first-time diver gearing up for your underwater adventure? Fantastic! Scuba diving is a thrilling and rewarding experience, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Before we delve into our top locations, let’s address…

The Apnea and Surf Survival course will be in Newport,Oregon for the first time. This course is invaluable for anyone who spends time in the ocean: surfers, lifeguards, distance swimmers and divers. Increase your survival potential and improve your breath hold skills in our full 2 day seminar. Dates: June 10th and 11th.  SIGN UP…

Hawaii Eco Divers brings the Apnea Training and Surf Survival course back to California on April 15th and 16th. Apnea & Surf Survival Training is invaluable for anyone who spends time in the ocean: surfers, lifeguards, distance swimmers and divers. Increase your survival potential and improve your breath hold skills in our full 2 day…

Apnea & Surf Survival training is invaluable for anyone who wants to increase their ocean safety and awareness skills, specially kids who spend time in the water. This course is intended to improve your son/daughter’s breathing ability, breath holding and surf survival skills. It will make them surf with more confidence and feel safer in…

Apnea & Surf Survival – Puerto Escondido, Mexico Apnea & Surf Survival Training es invaluable para cualquiera que pase tiempo en el océano: surfistas, Salvavidas , nadadores de distancia y buceadores. ¡Aumenta tu potencial de supervivencia y mejora tus habilidades para contener la respiración tomando este curso que cambiará la forma en que respiras y…

Scuba Diving Near Aulani Resort On the southwest end of Oahu, less than a 30 minute ride from the airport, lies the beautiful Aulani Disney Resort and Spa. And with a short 5 minute drive up the road, you arrive at one of our favorite dive sites on the island: Electric Beach. Aptly named because…

Underwater Navigation Have you ever gotten lost while diving? Is it something you worry about? Or have you been on a scuba tour and wondered how your instructor didn’t get lost? If so, underwater navigation is for you! Underwater navigation skills serve divers in many ways. Confidence in navigation helps ease anxiety, avoid long surface swims, converse air, and avoid buddy separation. Scuba divers use a couple different techniques to find their way underwater. They track distance, use natural landmarks, and tools like compasses to navigate. Distance Estimation Perhaps the most common way divers estimate distance is by counting kick cycles. To measure a kick cycle, you can swim at an enjoyable pace and counts the times one leg returns to the same position, thus measuring the distance traveled by one complete fin stroke. Measuring kick cycles is easy, and…

The Beauty of Shark’s Cove As the winter season ends, surfers pack their bags and head home. The swell has passed. Great diving conditions are here to stay on the North Shore! The place to be is Sharks Cove. Summer is the best time to scuba dive on O’ahu’s North Shore. Hawaii Eco Divers is…

Anticipation for Open Water Certification I earned my Open Water Certification through Hawaii Eco Divers in my first two weeks of arriving in Hawaii. Reading my Open Water certification manual, I felt nervous. I learned to swim very young, and felt comfortable in the water, both as a swimmer and as someone who participated in recreational…

The Move “Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii! We’re glad your here!” This phrase has been said to me over and over, but I never get tired of hearing it. Picking up your life and moving across the country, even just for a couple months, is scary. You don’t know the area or the people. The culture is different and confusing. When you step off the plane, you realize you are in a whole new land by yourself, and that can be a painfully lonely realization. Luckily, that’s not the Hawaii experience. Although of course I can only speak from my immediate experience and from that of those around me, the vote is unanimous, coming to Hawaii is one of the best decisions you can make. My first day consisted of a beautiful ride from the Honolulu airport across the island to…

Have concerns about diving? In this blog post, we’re going to deconstruct the biggest scuba diving worries.  1. Running out of Air One of the biggest concerns of divers, and also one of the most easily avoidable, is running out of air. Your air gauge measures how much PSI is left in your tank. Fifteen-hundred is half a tank, and 500 means you’re low on air. If you ever get to 500 PSI, signal to guide. After that, we can surface swim to wherever we need to be. Being honest when your guide asks you how much air you have left is the easiest way to not run out of air. Another way to avoid running out of air is breathing slowly. At Hawaii Eco Divers, we recommend a three second breath in, and a four second breath out. Maintaining…

Safe Scuba Diving 1. Listen and Follow your Guide Whenever we take out discover scuba divers, we make sure they know this first. Your guide- whether it be an instructor, divemaster or some sort of combination, knows the dive spot, skills and techniques best. Their sole purpose of running the dive is to make sure…

What is equalizing? Equalizing is one of the most important skills you learn before you dive. Holding your nose and blowing sounds easy in theory, but it’s actually one of the most often encountered problems divers face. Here at Hawaii Eco Divers, safety is our priority- especially when it comes to your ears and sinuses! We’ve compiled a list of equalizing safety tips as well as an explanation to what equalizing actually is.    Tips for when you’re having trouble equalizing  If you’re having trouble equalizing, ascend a couple feet and try again. In fact, ascend until you’re actually able to equalize. Then, descend and continue equalizing. If you’re having trouble again, just ascend and descend and equalize. Repeat the pattern until you’re buoyant and comfortable at your depth.  Take it slow. Don’t rush your descent. Start equalizing before you…

Scuba Diving with Sharks and Reef Life Here in Hawaii, our oceans are filled with life. The bright colors of fish and coral bring people from all over the world to scuba dive with us. One of the most desired underwater interactions is also one of the most feared: sharks, or mano in Hawaiian. Here…

My experience with Monk Seals Have you ever wanted to go diving with monk seals? Whenever we’re lucky enough to see a monk seal on a dive, the whole group is so excited. The way they swim through the water with elegance in their big, shiny bodies always amazes a crowd. Amazingly, there is so…

In my rescue diving course, we learned five ways to not run out of air, and what to do if you do run out of air scuba diving: 1: Check Your Gauge  The easiest thing you can do to not run out of air is to check your gauge- well and often.  2: Calculate your…

In this week’s segment of diving down with Mermaid Mikena, we will be talking about a recent special encounter with two Hawaiian Monk Seals. A Hawaiian Monk Seal swims overhead at Electric Beach, showing curiosity towards our divers. A Rare Moment We were floating along our dive with Hawaii Eco Divers, admiring the rays of…