Hawaii

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…

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…

Apnea Training is invaluable for surfers, lifeguards, distance swimmers, and divers. Improve your breath hold ability at a 2-day seminar in Huntington Beach, California on February 16th/17th. Find the Facebook event here!  Hawaii Eco Divers brings the Apnea Training and Surf Survival course back to California. Improve your breath hold ability and surf safer! Hawaii…

  Chris Owens surviving at Mavericks, California. The Apnea & Surf Survival training has been saving lives. This time, veteran surfer from the North Shore and legendary ocean paddler Chris Owens survived a massive 1 minute wipe out at Maverick during the historical swell that hit the West Coast of the United States a few…

The swell came in a lot earlier and bigger than predicted.  It was also the first large swell of the Hawaiian winter season. It clearly became a XXL day by mid morning and 25 foot sets closed out the Bay every 20 minutes making almost impossible to paddle out.   Giant Waimea Bay. Photo Terry…

Apnea & Surf Survival Hawaii The surfing season is on in Hawaii! And the Apnea Training is invaluable for surfers to improve their breath hold ability and safety in the water. After going to Brazil (September), Chile (October), and California (November), the course is back to Oahu on December 12th and 13th. The goal This course is…

Mahalo to Our Beach Clean-Up Volunteers On a bright morning filled with promise, the Baby Makapuu Tidepools witnessed an inspiring sight even before the sun graced the horizon with its golden rays. On October 30, 2018, a community of dedicated individuals gathered, united by a shared mission—to restore the natural beauty of our beloved beach…

Join Hawaii Eco Divers at a BEACH CLEAN UP of Baby Makapu’u Beach Park.   When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Baby Makapu’u Beach (For Google Map directions, type in “Kaupo Bay”) Why: To make the world a better place! Cost: Completely free This will be a fun, wholesome event…

Four Life Lessons I Learned from Scuba Diving Learning how to scuba dive in Oahu has been an absolute dream. I never could have predicted the friends I would make and the breathtaking experiences I would have. More than anything, my recent scuba diving adventures have taught me about myself and this crazy world we…

Apnea Training is invaluable for surfers, lifeguards, distance swimmers, and divers. Improve your breath hold ability at a 2-day seminar in Huntington Beach, California on November 3rd and 4th. Find the Facebook event here! For the first time ever, Hawaii Eco Divers brings to California Apnea Training and Surf Survival Course. Improve your breath hold…

Scuba Diving Oahu Wreck Dives Oahu is an island full of history and wonders, both above and below the water. In every direction off the island lies a mystery to explore. Join Hawaii Eco Divers scuba diving Oahu wreck dives for an adventure like no other. Below are some of the coolest wrecks you can…

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…

Here are some of the best family activities near Aulani, the Disney resort, in Oahu. Welcome to the beautiful island of Oahu! We are so happy to have you visiting our shores, and our beautiful West Coast. Your kids are so lucky that you brought them here ( #ParentOfTheYear ). As lovely and fun as…

What does it take to be a Divemaster? Many practical skills go into becoming a Divemaster through PADI. Of the many Divemaster requirements, one significant aspect of learning is done through the online eLearning system. This post will explain more about that system in case you are considering learning in this way! What are…

With the next surfing season approaching us in Hawaii, its time to start training apnea before the waves get here. It will give you confidence to surf bigger and better! Our next apnea course is the perfect opportunity to develop your breath hold ability and surf survival skills.  Hawaii Eco Divers is offering a free…

Where to go scuba diving near Aulani, the Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina on the West Side of Oahu Here you are in paradise, relaxing at the Aulani Disney Resort and Spa on the West Side of Oahu. Your kids are loving the kids club and the beautiful beach, but you find yourself…

“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….

So, you’re new to scuba diving and have begun planning for a “two tank dive.” What does this mean? This can sound intimidating, I know. But it’s not! You do not need to carry two tanks on you, which is definitely what I worried about when I first heard this term. A “two tank dive”…

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…

For many people, going on vacation is a time to relax. Most people like to spend their vacation time eating rich foods, spending time sitting by the pool or beach, or simply enjoying time with the people they love in a new and exotic environment. But if you’re not like most people, consider making your…