Moray on the move

A very large 5 foot moray was free swimming for about 20 minutes around a local bay and let me tag along!

Moray Smile

Despite their appearance, moray eels are not generally very aggressive towards humans, unless provoked.

Kraken

A bigfin reef squid hovers feet above some shallow sand dunes.

Sea Horse Stare

A very rare find in Hawaii, a brightly colored sea horse hangs on to some sea grass.

Shadow Master Moray

A Yellowmargin Moray eel hides in the coral reefwhile some shrimp, whose antennae you can see, hang nearby.

Peek a Boo

A spotted white mouth moray eel, a very common daytime species, has part of its body exposed.

Squid Spots

A small reef squid shows its chromatophores (color changing cells).

Striking gold

A gold laced nudibranch slowly trudges along the sea floor.

I could have sworn we parked the other way.

Imperial nudibranchs, commonly seen in pairs, travel around using their rinophores to sense their prey and other scents underwater.

Gills be Gone!

The gills of an imperial nudibranch are pulled into its body(didn't know they could do that)

Octo Sex

Two octopus exchange looks and genetic material. One of the male's arms, isn't an arm at all!

Two Takos Tango

Sometimes referred to as a tako(Japanese for octopus) Hawaiian Day Octopus are a semi common reef sight if you have keen eyes.

Coral Lolipop

Some reef life manages to adapt and survive in the most interesting places.

Don't be Jelly!!

A rare and special encounter. This is a pelagic jelly, not commonly seen especially in such good shape. Their bell can be about the size of a small basketball.

X Marks the spot

A unique view of a great snorkel spot.