Water Activities & Kona Honu Divers: Fish ID Specialty in Hawai'i
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable in the water, with basic swimming skills.
Overview
Discover Hawai'i’s vibrant marine life with Kona Honu Divers' PADI Fish ID Specialty. Perfect your underwater skills amid stunning reefs and endemic species.
PADI Fish ID Specialty
5 Hours • Ages 18+
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About This Adventure
Enhance your diving expertise with a one-day PADI Specialty course in Kona, Hawai'i, focusing on buoyancy control and fish identification. Experience two exhilarating dives while learning to recognize colorful endemic fishes and their behaviors, all aboard a custom dive boat. Perfect your skills and become a sought-after dive buddy!
One of the most important skills that differentiates a new diver from a more experienced diver is their buoyancy. Being able to control your buoyancy not only makes it easier to dive and enjoy your time underwater, it also makes you safer! Divers that perfect this important skill glide effortlessly through the water avoiding contact with the bottom and have excellent air consumption. This is one of the best specialties to advance your diving skills and make you a sought after buddy.
This one-day course will be aboard our 46ft custom dive boat, and be conducted in 2 dives with your instructor. This course INCLUDES your eLearning code. Completion of the eLearning is required prior to the course.
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water before and after dives to stay hydrated in tropical conditions.
Practice Buoyancy Control
Focus on buoyancy during your dives to better identify fish and conserve energy.
Check Equipment
Ensure your gear fits properly and functions before each dive for safety and comfort.
Respect Marine Life
Observe fish and coral without touching or disturbing them to protect the ecosystem.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Humuhumu-nukunuku-apua'a (Hawaiian triggerfish)
- Blacktip reef sharks
History
Hawai'i's reefs have been vital for local culture, with traditional fishing practices dating back centuries.
Conservation
Kona Honu Divers emphasizes reef conservation by promoting responsible diving and supporting local marine protected areas.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kailua-Kona
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Mask and snorkel
Clear vision underwater is essential for fish identification.
Dive computer or watch
Track dive times and depths safely during your sessions.
Wet suit
Provides thermal protection and buoyancy.
summer specific
Underwater camera
Capture vivid photos of Hawaii’s endemic fish species.