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Vertical Awareness

Hawaii, United States
Depth
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131ft
Visibility
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57ft - 172ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Vertical Awareness

This site is also known as the Pinnacle. It is located off the island of Niihau at Lehau Rock. It is 1 to 1 1/2 hour boat ride from Kaui. This is a deep dive site. Advanced dive skills are a must here to enjoy the site to its fullest. Begin your descent by huge lava blocks. Then swim through crack in the wall to a great wall. Head out in the blue at 18 meter. You will find a wide plateau at 9 meter covered with a cauliflower coral heads. In a cavern off Niihau light filters through a hole in the ceiling.

Vertical Awareness Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Deep, Wall, Rock, Cave
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:40m
Visibility Range:18m - 53m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 28% O2

Marine Life

  • Lionfish
  • Hawaiian Monk Seal
  • Butterflies (If Referring To Butterflyfish)
  • Manta
  • Grey Reef Sharks
  • Spotted Eagle Ray
  • Longfin Anthias

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