Mar 12 2008

HUMPBACK WHALE Kohola (mother)

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HUMPBACK WHALE Kohola (mother)

Mar 11 2008

HUMPBACK WHALE Kohola (mother and calf)

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HUMPBACK WHALE Kohola (mother and calf)

Feb 16 2008

HUMPBACK WHALE Kohola (mother and calf) Makena

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Some curious humpback whales, they circled our kayaks for 20 minutes.
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Feb 14 2008

Spy Hop

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Good whale took a look at us with a spy hop!

Feb 1 2008

HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL `Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua at Olowalu

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This was a seriously inquisitive monk seal, came right up to our kayaks, just stuck the camera in the water to get the photos, thanks Peter for the picture of me. Olowalu, Maui.
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Jan 21 2008

TITAN SCORPIONFISH Nohu

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This was a lucky find, first good photo I have taken of a Titan Scorpionfish, Olowalu, Maui.TITAN SCORPIONFISH Nohu1
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Jan 16 2008

Good Whale breach

Posted in Humpback Whale by aaron

Here is a good picture of a whale breaching near our group, to the guy in the photo, I know you have been waiting to see these photos; sorry it took so long to post this, hope you see it now. Makena, Maui.
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Jan 9 2008

BIGEYE EMPEROR Mu (juvenile)

Posted in Emperor by aaron

This little fish has some similarities to the adult, but I had to look it up just to be sure.  Makena, Maui
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Dec 30 2007

GIANT PORCUPINEFISH Kokala

Posted in Pufferfish by aaron

This is the big ET that hangs at Nahuna point of Makena.
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Nov 26 2007

bright MANTA RAY Hahalua

Posted in Catch of the day, Rays by aaron

Just a few over the side of the kayak camera in the water shots, and this is what I got Makena, Maui.
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