TravelAwaits
Jun.22.2021
Tourists who spend time on the water in Hawaii will soon be required to pay a fee in support of the conservation and protection of the state’s endangered marine resources.
Governor David Ige signed into law this month legislation that establishes, among other things, a fee to help safeguard marine resources.
“Hundreds of millions of visitors have enjoyed our magnificent ocean resources for decades without directly contributing to the management and protection of them,” Suzanne Case, chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, said in a statement. “This new fund provides a framework to collect fees from visitors who use our waters.”
Marine operators hold large-Scale reef cleanup on Earth Day
By Staff | May 7, 2021
Trilogy Excursions organized a large-scale reef cleanup in West Maui waters on Earth Day. Fellow marine operators and 58 volunteers cleaned debris off the coral from Olowalu reef south toward Ukumehame (pictured) and McGregor Point. PHOTO BY TRILOGY EXCURSIONS.
LAHAINA To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Trilogy Excursions organized a large-scale reef cleanup, inviting a handful of marine operators and volunteers to join together to make a difference. Fellow marine operators included Extended Horizons, Hawaiian Paddle Sports, Pacific Whale Foundation, and Sail Maui. Volunteers on each boat worked hard to collect debris off the coral from Olowalu reef down toward McGregor Point.
November 1, 2013
Story By Lehia Apana | Photography By The Cesere Brothers and Pauline Fiene
Sometimes the best way to explore a place is to immerse yourself in its natural wonders. We asked five marine experts to share their favorite snorkeling spots in Maui County. Prepare to peek beneath the surface and see how Hawai‘i’s other half lives.
Honolua Bay, Kapalua
Dipping into Honolua Bay is like swimming in an oversized aquarium. Neon-colored butterflyfish whiz past, while lanky trumpetfish hide in the shadows of the lava formations and spiny urchins dot the reefscape. Add its crescent-shaped lava borders and clear waters, and this larger-than-life fishbowl experience is complete.