More fish and larger predators, such as ulua, omilu and reef sharks, have returned to the waters off Molokini in the few months that commercial boat traffic has been halted due to COVID-19 ...

A view of Molokini Crater is shown in this 2018 photo. After Molokini became a state preserve in 1977, the reef and fish have made a slow recovery, according to Mike Severns Diving company.

The crater is home to 250 varieties of tropical fish, along with 38 ... Most tours pair a visit to Molokini with a stop at Turtle Town, another coral reef that's best known for its population ...

Molokini Crater had an explosive beginning ... among the most important being the preservation of the coral reef and wildlife. The fewer boats that cruise through the crater, the lesser the ...

If you head offshore about an hour's boat ride from Maalaea Harbor, incredible snorkeling awaits at Molokini, a Hawaiian crater ... well-preserved reef, which is home to schools of tropical fish and ...

Situated approximately 3 miles off the southwest shores of Maui, Molokini ... reef-safe sunscreen, float belts, life jackets and assistance from the crew in identifying tropical fish.