Hawaii waters are a beautiful sight to see. With coral reefs and an abundance of marine life, it’s no secret that scuba diving off the shores of Oahu is a popular activity for both tourists and locals. However, if you want to experience all the ocean has to offer, night diving is the way to go. 

Top 4 Reasons to Night Dive in Hawaii

1. Experience Bioluminescence 

Because the waters are dark at night, nocturnal marine organisms and those that live in deep waters often have bioluminescence, which means they can produce light from their bodies. Bioluminescent plankton are quite common in Hawaiian waters, and they glow when touched. Another creature to look out for is the Hawaiian bobtail squid, which is covered in bioluminescent bacteria. 

2. Corals Look Different

Coral reefs aren’t single organisms. They’re made up of thousands of tiny animals called polyps. These nocturnal creatures open up to feed on nutrients from the passing currents at night. Coral polyps are translucent, but they gain color from the billions of zooxanthellae algae that live within them. The open polyps are so colorful that the reef appears more vibrant at night.

3. Encounter New Marine Life

Some marine species are rarely spotted during the day because they are sleeping, but they become active at night when they hunt for food. Scuba diving after sundown is ideal to encounter nighttime predators like moray eels, octopuses, squids, and some sharks.

4. See Different Colors

The deeper you go, the less color you’ll see underwater. For instance, you’ll see less red at 15 feet underwater and orange hues disappear at 25 feet. Because the lights you use during a night scuba dive only filter a few feet ahead instead of several yards, you’ll get to witness the true colors of the sea.

 

Ready to experience beautiful aquatic life on your next Hawaii getaway? Book your scuba tours with Banzai Divers in Honolulu, HI. Whether you’re new to scuba diving or have years of experience, their diving experts will show you a new side of Oahu. They offer night dives, snorkeling, and lava tube tours for adventurous divers age 10 and up. To book a night dive, call (808) 462-8290 or visit them online today.