Hanauma Bay, Oahu

On November 8, 2007, we went to Hanauma Bay on Oahu. Hanauma Bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. There is a diverse population of marine life and a large, rich coral reef, which snorkelers can enjoy. The bay floor is actually the crater of an ancient volcano that flooded when the exterior wall collapsed and the ocean rushed in. There is a large sandy beach, which the girls enjoyed making sand castles on. Scott and I really enjoyed snorkeling and seeing all the marine life -- Scott was lucky enough to see a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle swimming from pocket to pocket in the coral reef! We really wished we had a second day to go there. It was incredible and probably our favorite thing that we did on Oahu! Scott took pictures with an underwater camera, which will take some time to develop -- check back often for new pictures! They are back -- check out the turtle one!!!