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HANAUMA BAY


Hanauma bay became declared a blanketed marine existence conservation location and underwater park in 1967


Shaped within a volcanic cone, these days hanauma bay offers a pristine marine atmosphere after the town and county of honolulu laid out a plan in 1990 to restore the “curved bay,” after years of use from the tens of millions of visitors who visit and like to snorkel hanauma bay. Voted the excellent seashore inside the u.S. For 2016 our volunteers have a sales space located at the seaside stage to help traffic learn about conservation of the reef and the sorts of fish that live there.


In 2002 a marine training center became opened for visitors and a part of the conservation plan requires first-time traffic to look at a 9 minute video earlier than entering the park so we can study the marine existence, upkeep and safety regulations for the park. All visitors are required by way of law to refrain from mistreating the marine animals and from touching or taking walks on the coral. In the early 2000's the natural spa referred to as "rest room bowl" due to the rise and fall of water with the waves, become closed due traveller injuries and protection concerns.

Approximately hanauma bay nature preserve

"hana" is the hawaiian phrase for "bay" and "uma" refers to the curves of the indigenous canoes.

For many years hawaiian royalty used hanauma bay for fishing and recreation

Hanauma bay is a have to do to your oahu island itinerary. It is one of the most fulfilling locations on oahu in case you want to get familiar with loads of tropical fish and marine existence. It offers an basic first rate enjoy whether your a newbie or an avid snorkeler and it is for human beings of every age.

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