Diving the Kona Coast, Hawaii, aboard the Kona Aggressor II.

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Aerial view of Hawaii, the “Big Island”. The Island is actually comprised of two volcanoes, with Mauna Loa (visible at upper right) distinguished as the world’s largest active volcano. The Kona Coast runs the Southwestern part (at right on the photo).

July, 2015.

The Kona Coast of Hawaii stands out for its interesting volcanic formations that scuba divers can explore: lava tubes, caves, caverns, archways, pinnacles, and plunging walls. And owing to Hawaii’s isolation, about 25% of the fishes that you will see here are found nowhere else in the world. In addition, Kona is home to a resident population of about 130 Coastal Manta rays, with almost guaranteed sightings at their famous Manta night dive & snorkel.

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