DEADLIEST BEACH ON O'AHU (Hanauma Bay)

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  • @Zoodle420
    @Zoodle420 3 года назад +339

    I'm only using reef safe sunscreen now

  • @lilgramz
    @lilgramz 3 года назад +240

    Whose here from TikTok!
    👇🏻

  • @leanne13w
    @leanne13w 3 года назад +170

    This makes me so sad. I was here in 1987 and the bay was beautiful and full of fish. It was the first time I ever went snorkeling. They sold bags of frozen peas to feed the fish. We were so careful not to touch the coral. There were a lot of people monitoring the reef to make sure no one was injuring anything. I remember this area more than anywhere else we went. Keep doing what you are doing by bringing awareness to the damage we do. I knew about the sunscreen, but I doubt many do. 🐟🐠🐡

    • @ShrekOfishal
      @ShrekOfishal 2 года назад +10

      I feel so bad because I didn’t know sunscreen was bad for the reef and fish 😭😬

    • @ShrekOfishal
      @ShrekOfishal 2 года назад +6

      I just realized that we’ve been using reef- safe sunscreen 🤣🤣

    • @joaquin4306
      @joaquin4306 2 года назад

      @@ShrekOfishal what are you trying to say

    • @ShrekOfishal
      @ShrekOfishal 2 года назад +1

      @@joaquin4306 what do you mean. Also no need to be rude.

    • @NutmegThumper
      @NutmegThumper 2 года назад +1

      I was also there in ‘86. Don’t remember crowds. Seems like it’s overrun now.

  • @Foxstone
    @Foxstone 2 года назад +15

    Why was there a need to shame a tourist by recording behind his back and commenting on his outfit? Also unpleasant to see you making unnecessary comment to people that's just trying to have fun on their trip. From the look of this, it looks like the Hanauma Bay is confusing and unorganized and I agree with the previous comment on they could have a check-point to make sure people are wearing reef- safe sunscreen. Part of the problem is the tourists, but also part of the problem is also Hanauma Bay not educating these tourists.
    Like you mentioned, the video showed AFTER they were already inside or mentioned nothing about what sunscreen to use. There are so many ways the Bay could have done to prevent this. By only letting locals in is not the answer, yes tourists should be more away but the Bay also need to step up their game in educating and protecting this gem.

    • @skyheart1495
      @skyheart1495 2 года назад +4

      I agree shaming people is not the answer here. Educating & perhaps selling the correct sunscreen people would be more than happy to protect the reefs.

    • @abdullahal-shimri3091
      @abdullahal-shimri3091 2 года назад +3

      Yep I felt like this guy is the Tourist police

  • @bray685
    @bray685 3 года назад +98

    all the dislikes on this premier is the karen in the pink cloths

  • @miles8088
    @miles8088 2 года назад +30

    Also as a local, never ever lay on your horn like he said he would. That’s only things rude visitors/new comers do.

    • @scottwall8419
      @scottwall8419 Год назад +10

      yeah, he talks like he is so stuck up about every little item, trying to differentiate himself as more important than other non islanders or tourists as a pride or ego thing. the simple fact is many people I know have worked and make a darn good living working tourism on the islands and are very thankful for tourists. yes, there are issues that need to be corrected but unfortunately the people like this make islanders seem stuck up or hateful of non islanders which in most cases is very untrue. he needs to be less stuck up about his opinions and learn what helpful education is.

    • @adrianasanchez4505
      @adrianasanchez4505 Год назад +6

      I agree Scott. Came off as really arrogant. Whats wrong with the “typical tourist” carrying a backpack? We’re told not to leave things in the car and he was probably carrying all the things he needs for later in that backpack. Why make gun of his clothes? Made fun of people ignoring the “parking lot full” sign yet they themselves ignore the sign to no go past buoy. I watched with my jaw dropped at how he talked so bad about the people around him. Wow.

    • @js70371
      @js70371 Год назад +1

      @@scottwall8419 agreed. I was put off by his attitude to the point that I commented above to the effect that “Shane, since you apparently OWN the entire Hawaiian Island chain, you should probably just close down Honolulu International Airport and be done with those stupid pesky tourists once and for all….”
      🤷‍♂️🙄🤦‍♂️🤣🍻

    • @deathtrapgonzo7141
      @deathtrapgonzo7141 Год назад +1

      Yeah this dudes a kook.

  • @rachelgoldbeck1995
    @rachelgoldbeck1995 2 года назад +18

    I am pretty sure we do but from now on we will only use reef safe! Thank you for sharing I didn’t know that was a thing being from the Midwest so now I will. You guys are awesome I love watching you guys do amazing work ❤️

  • @williammoe6312
    @williammoe6312 2 года назад +35

    A tourist calling a tourist… tourist 😂 I cracked up when he said that …Braddah making like he Hawaiian.. good content although a lot of arrogant things was said.

    • @rongoodwin9390
      @rongoodwin9390 2 года назад +7

      I’m glad I’m not the only one irritated 😂

    • @aaronfaidley1
      @aaronfaidley1 Год назад +5

      Here is a guy who publishes loads of content snorkeling around reefs and catching fish calling out "tourists" for doing the same. A bit too hypocritical. You can raise awareness without taking on the moral authority and putting literally everyone around you down.

    • @scottwall8419
      @scottwall8419 Год назад +3

      sweet, glad I'm not the only one who noticed his attempt to make himself look like an islander and virtue signal on behalf of them.

    • @swyoung69
      @swyoung69 Год назад +3

      All these guys talking shit about a guy who cleans the beaches and reefs and praises Hawaii and trying to preserve. Smh

    • @williammoe6312
      @williammoe6312 Год назад

      @@swyoung69 this comment was a year ago

  • @Kayla-yj4vv
    @Kayla-yj4vv 3 года назад +10

    I love this beach, very beautiful, had a wonderful time there before covid!

  • @oliviazappia7507
    @oliviazappia7507 3 года назад +11

    Hey man, I love your videos, but when I watch certain parts it’s like your acting like you own the bay, and if you don’t want people to go there then why would you put the bay name in the title?

  • @ElJoJovero
    @ElJoJovero 3 года назад +30

    My dad is a life guard and saved a man drowning at this beach

  • @Ana-mq4fe
    @Ana-mq4fe Год назад +6

    I can completely empathize with you in this situation. My husband and I always pick up garbage on any trail that I walk on. It is so frustrating being around others who don't care as much as you do. I'm sending an air hug you and Brittany's way!

  • @sasham6486
    @sasham6486 3 года назад +21

    I love how you care about keeping the reefs safe and about how important reef safe sunscreen is

  • @anon6727
    @anon6727 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for doing this there's alot of disrespect for the ocean on big island too and it's so sad to see the reef is not the same as it used to be.

  • @michelleh2603
    @michelleh2603 2 года назад +8

    Thanks for caring so much about the reefs and cleaning them up! My BC has an unfolding mesh pocket that I use to collect trash when I dive. I'm always happy when I dive someplace where there is no trash, but unfortunately that's not often. OTOH, sometimes I come back with so much trash that my pocket is full....usually in areas closer to piers and beaches. It's shocking what people will throw into the ocean. When I dove the pier in St. Croix in November, I found a ton of trash including a fully intact lowball glass! I gave that to the dive shop owner. Also great info on the sunscreen. I thought that Hawaii had passed a law regarding sunscreen, but I guess they can't stop people from bringing in the bad stuff. Hopefully more people will move toward wearing rash guards/SPF swim clothing rather than so much sunscreen.
    To those that are criticizing Shanger's attitude about the visitors, I know how frustrating it is to watch people do things that destroy the reef, but not have any recourse. People are not open to being educated by a random stranger on the beach. If you say something, the reply is usually "well it's just a little bit". Except that it's NOT...it's lots of people who either don't know or don't care. The most frequent comment I hear is that reef safe sunscreen is too expensive. Really? You flew all the way to Hawaii (or wherever), but won't spend $2-3 extra dollars on an environmentally safe sunscreen? His feelings are how I feel when I'm diving and come across other divers, swimmers, snorkelers literally standing on the reef. Yes, lots of natural bleaching and damage occurs - that's normal - but we humans don't need to aid the destruction with unnecessary chemicals when there are alternatives readily available.

  • @DesiresMedia
    @DesiresMedia 3 года назад +12

    “Lame American tourist”? U know you are in America too “brah”

    • @Monkey559100
      @Monkey559100 2 года назад +3

      Tell me your ignorant on Hawaiian history without telling me you’re ignorant on Hawaiian history

  • @medmohamed1557
    @medmohamed1557 3 года назад +7

    Stop 🛑 making drama 🎭, we love pure things like pure and clean natural

  • @peanutbootermookey3612
    @peanutbootermookey3612 3 года назад +24

    I thought sandys was the most dangerous and i was raised on oahu

    • @shangerdanger
      @shangerdanger  3 года назад +14

      by the numbers, more people drown at hanauma just because more people swim there. sandys is definitely more dangerous for the shorebreak. experts only!

    • @peanutbootermookey3612
      @peanutbootermookey3612 3 года назад +2

      @@shangerdanger ohh that makes sense crazy tho i never knew that people died alot there but i also never been

    • @Sturniolo_tripletsfan7
      @Sturniolo_tripletsfan7 3 года назад +1

      @@shangerdanger what kinds of sunscreen is good to use to protect the environment?

    • @davidawashington6771
      @davidawashington6771 3 года назад

      @@shangerdanger o h m y g o s h

    • @808birds
      @808birds 3 года назад

      I surf sandys every day

  • @fishandfloral
    @fishandfloral 2 года назад +1

    My first snorkel experience was here and I fell in love. I was so sad to not be able to visit when we were there last summer but certainly understand. Thank you for spreading the word about sunscreens!

  • @fountainbiker
    @fountainbiker Год назад +2

    Just watched this vlog a year after posting it. I was in the USAF Reserve stationed for 2 weeks at Hickman AFB in 1980 and I went snorkeling there and it was beautiful with all the various fish, it was like swimming in an aquarium! I'm so sorry that it has turned out the way it has after all these years. Love your vlogs!

    • @htownandi6263
      @htownandi6263 Год назад

      My uncle was stationed there. We came to visit in 85. We also snorkeled here. It was amazing.

  • @marioahu
    @marioahu 2 года назад +10

    Been living here for 57 years... thank you for not advertising! Hanama Bay was awesome when you could feed the fish....before they said to stop. There were so many fish in those days. Huge. colorful fish everywhere

  • @gpmum2670
    @gpmum2670 3 года назад +14

    Certainly doesn’t look as colourful and seems lacking in fish as when I was there in 1992. It was more vibrant and clear 😢

  • @mlimrx
    @mlimrx 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the education:) I think some people just don't know which is why your video is so important:)

  • @TravelersParadise
    @TravelersParadise Год назад +3

    Good thing when we went to Hanauma Bay there was no traffic. Always go on a weekday and off season. I can't believe people find it so difficult to get reef safe sunscreen, I got it on Amazon, it's so easy to do! I have snorkeled at way better places, I was upset. The main thing I liked about the Bay, was the beach, it's gorgeous, and that's the main thing worth coming here for.

  • @howellwong11
    @howellwong11 3 года назад +7

    Really! In my days, Hanauma Bay was a safe beach. We never went beyond the breakers and stayed on the beach mostly. Things may have changed a bit. We had to walk down, no roads. Coca Cola was ten cents a bottle, double the normal price.

  • @heatherbrownmusic7536
    @heatherbrownmusic7536 3 года назад +4

    Coming to Hawaii for the first time in June and this sounds like the last place I want to head. Definitely will not be going there. I screen shot your sunscreen recommendations so that I can order some ocean safe stuff! Thank you for reminding us to care for our earth.

  • @tlay221
    @tlay221 3 года назад +2

    Where do you normally snorkel at? I'm always looking for different places to snorkel out here in oahu, moved out here like 2 years ago!

  • @hazelgee6232
    @hazelgee6232 2 года назад +1

    Learned so many things from this video.ty

  • @jamesdoyle7317
    @jamesdoyle7317 Год назад +6

    So sad at the condition of the bay. We went many time in the early 80's, the reefs were so beautifil and packed with fish. You were allowed to feed them back then, and when you did you would be surrounded by hundreds of fish. I hope it comes back so people can see it as I did. And yes, the water was crystal clear then.

  • @pimp57912
    @pimp57912 3 года назад +24

    Ok I understand the sunscreen can cause complications to the reef and everything else but it’s not ok to film ppl without there permission 🥺

    • @emilyfisher7989
      @emilyfisher7989 3 года назад +1

      I know you are being nice,and that is true and all but i guess i doesnt matter now

  • @denicegreen2246
    @denicegreen2246 Год назад

    Thank you so much for putting the message about looking after the reef. Living in Australia I feel the same way. I dont wear sunscreen

  • @masepta
    @masepta Год назад +1

    Respect for what you've done bro.. 👍🏽

  • @emmyashbaugh
    @emmyashbaugh 2 года назад +31

    Thank you for bringing awareness to the potential dangers to the environment!!!!
    I live in Colorado & so many times watched in horror as hikers visiting Hanging Lake fed obese chipmunks, took selfies on the log (next to a sign asking people to stay off said log) & littered SO many plastic water bottles, food wrappers and dog shit bags ( though no dogs allowed) I used to go semi frequently but had to stop as the stress of seeing people actively destroying such a magical place was heartbreaking. Fortunately in the last few years the park’s service set up system to only allow a certain amount of visitors at a time & I think they charge a fee now as well.

    • @outdoorsman7324
      @outdoorsman7324 Год назад

      Thank your state for supporting a drug culture.

  • @gansjuhhh
    @gansjuhhh 3 года назад +3

    I went to Bali once me and my family took a tour there and we stopped at a very beautiful place to dive/snorkel the coral was strong, colourful and that kind of stuff there where also allot of fish. Idk how it’s doing now because i went there 3 years ago and i forgot the name :>

  • @SilverHonda0767
    @SilverHonda0767 Год назад

    great video !! very indepth information on what to expect. Is these long lines all year round ? Will love to go there one day.

  • @defyent
    @defyent 2 года назад

    All the places you film are places I spent as a child growing up in hawaii in the 80s. I no longer live there, so it's great to see my childhood memories, cheers.

  • @KeoluBoy100
    @KeoluBoy100 2 года назад +5

    The Britney coral footage was spectacular.

    • @cyberp0et
      @cyberp0et Год назад +1

      Everyone loves their Britney coral :p

  • @iamatotalrere9613
    @iamatotalrere9613 2 года назад +33

    It’s been a year since this video was posted and you could tell the both of them are more than friends and they look so great together!!! I’ve so much enjoyed watching these videos of Shane and Brinny cleaning the ocean and gettin Shells!!!!

  • @musthavebeans
    @musthavebeans 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great tips!!! We'll definitely follow your advice from the start of the video!! Thanks

  • @camerachica73
    @camerachica73 3 года назад +2

    I went to Hanauma Bay in 1989 and it was way more beautiful. It looks a little over developed now and I don't remember the video welcome centre. Might be a good idea for them to close it completely a couple years?

  • @shotgunalien3315
    @shotgunalien3315 3 года назад +19

    10:43
    the beautiful mermaid the best part

  • @josiepk9268
    @josiepk9268 3 года назад +11

    Hey I’ve only been watching you for a year but you’ve been so inspirational to me and I love how you teach kids like me how to treat ocean life. You are one of my favourite youtubers and I love it when you hold octopi!❤️🐙🐬🐳

    • @shangerdanger
      @shangerdanger  3 года назад +4

      Thank you so much!!

    • @josiepk9268
      @josiepk9268 3 года назад

      @@shangerdanger Omg thank you for seeing my comment it means so much to me and i’m SOOO happy you replied! Keep up what your doing!❤️🐋🐟🐙🐳

    • @scottlandrith5814
      @scottlandrith5814 3 года назад

      @@shangerdanger hi can I have a shoutout

    • @josepshchavez4337
      @josepshchavez4337 Год назад

      @@josiepk9268 i want too do that snorkeling ?. .

  • @my.airestores1981
    @my.airestores1981 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the heads up… didn’t know about reef safe sunscreen. Good vid!

  • @sheybaby6504
    @sheybaby6504 Год назад

    Lmaoooo omg guys y’all are sooo silly I couldn’t stop laughing great video!!!!

  • @jaianncorpuz9944
    @jaianncorpuz9944 3 года назад +10

    I’m from Oahu and I’m happy how you care a lot about our beaches. Love your content

  • @vancitycoaster
    @vancitycoaster 3 года назад +12

    We came with a local friend years ago and they wanted to see what it was like after not seeing it for many years.
    That’s a shadow of what we saw there.
    I’ve been to Oahu many times since, and like you say, if you love it stay away.
    Kook central

  • @spokanetomcat1
    @spokanetomcat1 2 года назад +1

    1986 was the last time I was in the bay. I snorkeled way out before they had the safety buoys to remind and prevent you from being pulled out. We were allowed to feed the fish mostly crackers and to never touch the coral plus watch out for sharks and barracudas. We had no safety or environmental briefings but just signs to tell us the dangers and cautions around the bay and beach. Being from Huntington Beach Calif., I had great respect for the area. Just sad the area went downhill so quickly but a very slow climb back up.

  • @henrykeepes2689
    @henrykeepes2689 3 года назад +1

    Where do you usually dive I wanna know...but also I would not mind if you did not want to share your secret spot! Thank you

  • @samanta8313
    @samanta8313 3 года назад +7

    HIIII WHO ELSE LIVES HIS VIDEOS!💕

    • @abezarate6938
      @abezarate6938 3 года назад

      Nobody loves his videos he’s just sus

    • @josiepk9268
      @josiepk9268 3 года назад +4

      Hey stop hating keep ur unwanted opinions to ur self

    • @samanta8313
      @samanta8313 3 года назад +1

      @@abezarate6938 stop hating🙄

  • @victoriacharles3084
    @victoriacharles3084 3 года назад +24

    I love the fact how much he loves nature and actually care any wut happens to it 🙂

  • @abetoews3235
    @abetoews3235 2 года назад

    I've heard about the sunscreen issue during some time I spent in mexico but no one has said which is safe and I appreciate you sharing which are safe and which chemicals to look for ✌️🖖

  • @alvitaojeda6629
    @alvitaojeda6629 Год назад

    Thanks for educating us about the sunscreen had no idea about that

  • @ka4sxi
    @ka4sxi Год назад +3

    In 1991 the reef was still beautiful. I remember swimming with sea turtles. However, the amount of Japanese tourists that walked all over the reef was ridiculous. Other tourists as well. But tour buses of Japanese in groups of 30 or more had no regard for the rules. I returned 20 years later and the reef wasn’t recognizable. I agree with you. Close it down and after it rebounds open it only to Hawaiians.

  • @denakelley4363
    @denakelley4363 Год назад +3

    I went to Hanauma bay in 2018 and it was magical, probably the high point of my entire trip. The amount of fish of all types was really cool. I also saw the parrot fish (if you're quiet you can hear them chomping on the coral) and a number of other fish, plus these odd little fish that would swim vertically just beneath the surface of the water. You couldn't see them from above the water but as soon as you put your mask into the water, there they were. Before entering the bay, we had to watch a video on the fragility of the coral reef and it made me so mad when I actually went snorkeling to see how many people were simply standing in their fins on the reef, absolutely ignoring everything we had JUST learned in the video. I heard that the next year they made the reef open only a few days a week to help protect it. I don't blame them.
    I disagree, however, that only Hawaiians should be allowed to visit the reef. But I do think they should fine the crap out of anyone who disrespect the rules, and have big signs posting the fine amount and that there are monitors in the water (whether there are or not).
    I totally recommend the wet suit. The year I went it was a beautiful sunny day and quite warm by my standards (I'm from Alaska) and I saw this person suiting up in a wet suit and I sort of internally chuckled at them. I think it was about 80 degrees that day. But after spending a couple hours in the water, I began to get really chilled and wished I'd had the wet suit. By the time I got out of the water I was shivering violently and even sitting in the sun wasn't warm enough, I had to go change into dry clothes (it was a little breezy so there was some convection cooling going on, too).

  • @wg1646
    @wg1646 3 года назад +2

    If u explode the reef and the rock are like a 10 feet away it won't harm it but it depends the dynamite and also the reef grows but it doesn't grow with pollution and also it depends how badly the damage was for the reef to grow or not

  • @kvan27
    @kvan27 Год назад +1

    So I'm a scuba diver and I've never freedove or used my fins honestly other than when I am fully geared. I'm not really what most would classify as a 'strong swimmer', I'd say "I can swim" if someone asked if I am a good swimmer so I'm just curious do you ever get tired while being out and not having any flotation device? Ik a wetsuit helps you stay more buyont and all so I'm curious if you are treading water very hard when you're out that far and deep or are your fins saving a lot of energy?

  • @arirad9980
    @arirad9980 2 года назад +6

    thank you for making the issue of none safe sunscreen present !!!!! I was shocked as well when we did Hanauma and the video said nothing about sunscreen.. I feel like it should be mentioned on every flight that comes in to the island.

  • @FaimlyGuyFunnyClips
    @FaimlyGuyFunnyClips 3 года назад +3

    Btw the Karen in the pink shirt was in a Camaro not a Mustang

  • @tigersunruss
    @tigersunruss Год назад

    I didn't know there was reef save sunscreen nor did even think that was a thing. What if apply like banana boat stuff, let it dry and then wet yourself down to get rid of the excess, does that still effect the reef?

  • @RickV6
    @RickV6 2 года назад

    Thanks for caring guys. You are going an amazing job

  • @XTine1115
    @XTine1115 3 года назад +11

    First half was annoying but overall I agree about sunscreen and preserving the bay.

  • @andytran5294
    @andytran5294 3 года назад +4

    THE BAYS OPEN AGAIN!!!

  • @lucialanzieri1480
    @lucialanzieri1480 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for telling my about the safe sun screen I bet it was helpful to everyone

  • @jenniferwilson4118
    @jenniferwilson4118 Год назад +2

    As a Floridian I understand annoying tourists!! Thank you for telling people what’s up with sun screens and informing them about the reefs! Great job as always!

  • @HarlowBretherton12
    @HarlowBretherton12 3 года назад +6

    I'm so tired

  • @lizzyderoller1481
    @lizzyderoller1481 3 года назад +16

    THAT WAS REALLY COOL!!!🌏

  • @nesadventurer
    @nesadventurer 2 года назад +2

    Had to stop @ 5:49 to say how much I appreciate you for making a lot of emphasis on reef safe sunscreens!! 👏 totally agree with you! Plus mineral sunscreens are safer for humans too..no carcinogens and other nasty chemicals!

  • @papabeats13
    @papabeats13 Год назад

    Amen brutha, same thing happening on Belize Barrier Reef (and probably everywhere else). Glad you brought it up

  • @kaleigonzales3236
    @kaleigonzales3236 3 года назад +19

    You’re such a great advocate for the Hawaiian people!

    • @tomahawkeye2356
      @tomahawkeye2356 2 года назад +1

      Yeah by laying on the horn. Lol

    • @jazminclavel4623
      @jazminclavel4623 2 года назад +4

      No he’s really not. The locals when I vacationed there were so kind and didn’t walk around making fun of tourists like some immature kid as he did🤨 I get the “awareness” he’s trying to spread to care for the nature but he needs to step off his high horse cause he was literally ready to throw tantrums over every little thing, nobody’s perfect we all learn new things at different times. But seriously making fun of flag shorts?😂 then calling a lady a Karen cause she didn’t know where to wait when the parking was closed?? Like dude they are TOURISTS you cannot expect them to know how it works or where to go as soon as they show up. How about kindly help the tourists around you understand instead of talking shit behind your little camera

    • @SpeelyDar
      @SpeelyDar 2 года назад +2

      He’s acting that way because he moved into Hawaii and thinks he’s local, all of them are like this. And the true Hawaiians hate the attitude of these type of guys. Aloha

    • @andrewrooney3286
      @andrewrooney3286 2 года назад +2

      @@SpeelyDar I'm confused... sounds like he moved there and found a newfound appreciation for the hawaiian culture/nature and is bringing awareness of what not to do as a visitor.
      Would you prefer he not give a damn and not inform people on how to be better? Not sure how anyone would hate someone for caring about the wildlife. Sounds miserable

    • @RogueCorps
      @RogueCorps 2 года назад +1

      @@andrewrooney3286 I think he means well but making fun of how people dress isn't helping anything. The bay is managed by very knowledgeable people, and the video's song literally sings, "don't tread on me, don't step on the reef." It's also very click-baity to call it the "deadliest beach on Oahu." You have to be hundreds of yards outside of the reef to be in any danger of being swept out. I'm a visitor to family there since the 90s and while the shore side of the reef shows from where most people go, the outside is relatively the same as I've always seen it. If the visitor education material doesn't mention sunscreen, he should bring it to managements attention and not place blame on just visitors. The position of the bay naturally gathers some trash from the open ocean and if you see any, help to collect it and throw it away. The video came across and a little soap-boxy, and harsh to visitors to me. It's a great and safe place to visit by following directions, and super calm for beginners to get comfortable snorkeling. Management is protecting the bay by limiting the amount of people that can visit so plan ahead.

  • @Sturniolo_tripletsfan7
    @Sturniolo_tripletsfan7 3 года назад +3

    I know how you feel about nature and people destroying nature’s beautiful place’s. I hate it when when people litter and destroy nature, one time I was at the pool and someone littered. So, I went to pick it up and tell them kindly not to litter. And yes I know you might be thinking I’m a Karen for going and confronting them but, I love nature so I couldn’t reazist.

  • @stuartlichty4250
    @stuartlichty4250 Год назад

    Twenty years ago this was a cool dive, dove it several times on a SCR rig so i could practically dive to the limits of the tables. Best to navigate out from shore, find the telecom pipe and head out, it this is still allowed. Watch your compass so you’ll be able to navigate back on a reciprocal heading. Only do this on a higher or rising tide or you’ll be dragging yourself over rock/coral. Hanauma Bay gets pretty deep toward the mouth and the current is quite strong, especially at the bottom. If you’re not aware and paying attention, you could be on your way to Molokai, and you pick up the tab for ocean rescue.

  • @jonnyliem
    @jonnyliem 2 года назад

    Hey man thanks for putting that out there. It’s hard to educate people when everyone is just taking taking taking

  • @oliviazappia7507
    @oliviazappia7507 3 года назад +4

    Love how he tells people to protect the wild life then he eats the fish

    • @laurynhowell3329
      @laurynhowell3329 3 года назад +2

      Eating fish is not inherently harmful to the environment

    • @oliviazappia7507
      @oliviazappia7507 3 года назад

      @@laurynhowell3329 yea, but why would he be protecting the animals in the ocean if he is gonna eat them?

    • @laurynhowell3329
      @laurynhowell3329 3 года назад +1

      @@oliviazappia7507 its about protecting the ocean and the environment as a whole not each individual. Sustainably fishing doesnt harm the environment as a whole

    • @oliviazappia7507
      @oliviazappia7507 3 года назад

      @@laurynhowell3329 alright, how about you think what you want to think and I think what I want to think that is an opinion

    • @laurynhowell3329
      @laurynhowell3329 3 года назад

      @@oliviazappia7507 that's not my opinion lmao that's just a fact that how ecosystems work. I understand how u can think that its immoral to eat animals but that doesn't mean its inherently harmful to the environment

  • @kaleiawapuhipaige3362
    @kaleiawapuhipaige3362 2 года назад +6

    First off, I appreciate you 2 for all that you do helping clean up our beaches and waters. Second, thank you for making this video and being so concerned for the sunscreen especially. I honestly thought that that video at the bay told you not to step on the reef but the last time I’ve been there was probably in the early 2000’s.
    But I’m not too sure if you know a lot about uhu, but they are hermaphrodites. They can change from a female to a male. And to every harem, there’s one male and multiple females. The distinction between them are their color; red=female and blue=male. I’m not too sure exactly how long it takes for a female to transition but I know it takes a long time. There are males that start off as males in the beginning of their life and there are also females that stay females to the ending of their lives. With that said, there are more females than there are males. I know that a lot of divers who go spear fishing for uhu would most likely shoot the males (sometimes because of its color or just because it’s the first one they find). But please, catch the female instead of the males. ❤️💙
    Mahalo

    • @Braddha
      @Braddha Год назад +1

      Howz about not shooting any fish at all...
      .

  • @dustinwilliams6371
    @dustinwilliams6371 2 года назад +2

    I love that you think you are such an expert that you can just tell from the smell and packaging that EVERYONE is using the wrong sunscreen. dude you aren't that special no way you can tell that shit unless you actually read it. If they bought it in Hawaii I guarantee it's reef safe. We knew about it before coming so we didn't pack any from home. But you are some "sunscreen expert" but not actually trying to tell anyone it's bad just assuming they are using the wrong kind and judging them on a video.

  • @kapioleilanionalanielua
    @kapioleilanionalanielua 2 года назад

    I am born and raised in Hawaii and I used to go to Hanauma Bay in the 80s. I remember how beautiful it was back then, but I do also remember how I ran into a piece of someone's doodoo while I was swimming as a kid. yup, even back then it was still kind of polluted. When I lived on the Big Island, I preferred to swim at Puako and Two-Step mostly. The whole west coast is amazing to swim in actually.

  • @itssalondraa3865
    @itssalondraa3865 3 года назад +3

    Am early!!!

  • @cimarronMC
    @cimarronMC 3 года назад +3

    I'm so sorry to the amazing Hawaiians that live here. Us stupid tourists are ruining your amazing home. And I do plan to go in November, I always make sure to be respectful to the people and especailly nature. I just hate those stupid tourists wh over mad and act like their all that matters...
    I went here once when I was a kid and it was amazing, and a lit less busy

  • @josecarire6634
    @josecarire6634 2 года назад

    I love what you guys doing. I do the same thing here in my island of Puerto Rico. 🤙👍

  • @theonlychamo
    @theonlychamo Год назад

    There's no way you used a metroid soundtrack for the tension part of the video🤣🤣 I love it

  • @annasdad8008
    @annasdad8008 2 года назад +6

    I understand the desire to protect the environment, and I definitely find those who are self righteous and entitled to be beyond annoying, but you can not discriminate against non Hawaiians. That’s a violation of federal civil rights laws as well as the “equal protection” clause of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
    As for the sunscreen - it’s not just sunscreen that uses only mineral UV blocking agents, including zinc or titanium oxide. It should also be noted that size of the particles in the sunscreen also matters. Even with zinc or titanium oxide “nano-sized” particle suspensions can be damaging to the reef (you want “micro particles”). Note that sprays and mists are usually not reef safe, even if they only contain mineral UV blocking agents. Also make sure there are no “micro plastic” agents in the lotion which are often listed as “exfoliating beads”. The term “reef safe” on the packaging is not regulated so you can’t rely on that always being true.

  • @HarlowBretherton12
    @HarlowBretherton12 3 года назад +3

    Its 23:48

  • @arejayheix
    @arejayheix 2 года назад +2

    I went there 21 years ago and it was crystal clear, vibrant, and filled with life. Very sad.

  • @laurynhowell3329
    @laurynhowell3329 3 года назад

    How are you able to dive all the time/what is your job? Is it just RUclips? Id like to do this but I don't even know where to start

  • @phammanchu
    @phammanchu 3 года назад +34

    message for saving the reef is amazing, but your arrogance is truly off putting. maybe if you spent less time putting those people down in your video, you could find a productive way to educate those that are less informed

    • @Meessiee78
      @Meessiee78 2 года назад +5

      Amen!

    • @MsRachelsalorio
      @MsRachelsalorio 2 года назад +3

      Thank you! This negative Nancy is annoying....

    • @Claire-jf1rb
      @Claire-jf1rb 2 года назад +2

      And he said he'll lay on the horn for anyone who stops...I sense a serious lack of aloha

    • @rola6995
      @rola6995 Год назад +3

      This is ridiculous. Even if you don’t like his voice, nothing he’s saying is pretentious or arrogant. You choose to hear it through that lens, but it’s untrue. Reef awareness is very important. His whole channel is about appreciating nature and leaving it better than when you visited
      *edit: a letter.

    • @rola6995
      @rola6995 Год назад +2

      @@MsRachelsalorio if you lived in a place plagued with rude tourists you would understand

  • @lindseykercher2576
    @lindseykercher2576 3 года назад +5

    No hate bur his friends works rhere and he said “dont come here”

  • @hanahawkmc7348
    @hanahawkmc7348 Год назад

    Thanks for telling me I love your vids

  • @sigmalibra1360
    @sigmalibra1360 2 года назад

    I was once in Cayo largo who belongs to Cuba! It was the most beautiful sea I had ever seen ! I can only encourage you to go there!

  • @21RandomMan
    @21RandomMan 3 года назад +10

    Holy if you’re that upset and hating everyone perhaps you shouldn’t go :)

  • @solpalace
    @solpalace Год назад +1

    Lived on sailboat when i was a teenager, sailed the Yucatán straights, think the best place I went was sleeping shark cave in Mexico, but remember seeing parrot fish everywhere but couldn’t eat them , don’t remember why , there diet was eating the reef but incredible looking fish . They had like flat square teeth 🦷, so would imagine there different there . Amazing the conservation y’all have for the ocean, it’s the most beautiful place on earth!

  • @ratty7233
    @ratty7233 Год назад +1

    Beautiful scenery and lecture

  • @ptogawa
    @ptogawa Год назад

    As a local I really appreciate your commentary and advice to the masses. Totally legit, factual, and pragmatic advice. I'm bummed to hear that about the video as I was the actor featured in that (obviously I have no control over content).

  • @kymmilee4516
    @kymmilee4516 2 года назад

    Mahalo nui for your voice regarding sunscreen and trash!!! Yes people, wear reef safe sunscreen and pick up what you were about to leave behind!

  • @christinenguyen3742
    @christinenguyen3742 3 года назад

    Hi! Is there anywhere you recommend to snorkel? Def glad I found your video.

  • @karenkinyone613
    @karenkinyone613 Год назад

    i went there many years ago as my daughters dad and parents lived out there . it was in the 90’s
    i didnt swim or anything just a visit! Its such a shame how much it has changed

  • @ded7v
    @ded7v 3 года назад +2

    I used to hate the ocean and now when i found you i loved the ocean and i well be a diver when i grow up🥰

    • @michelleh2603
      @michelleh2603 2 года назад

      I was quite scared of the ocean (or, rather, what is in the ocean) until I became a scuba diver. It really changes your perspective!

  • @ginelleiammarino7195
    @ginelleiammarino7195 3 года назад +1

    I almost drowned at Nanakuli beach but it’s still one of my faves. Absolutely beautiful. Just be careful. Know your limits.

  • @summerjaques970
    @summerjaques970 Год назад

    This breaks my heart. I’m Hawaiian grew up on Oahu and remember it before all the damage

  • @nicolefama525
    @nicolefama525 Год назад

    I saw something once that said it’s because people are also taking the coral out to sell or keep and that’s also killing the other coral?

  • @ninicallmenini7773
    @ninicallmenini7773 3 года назад +1

    okay ik your talking abt how it's like really bad to be using sunscreen and throwing trash at the beach etc. but if and when you go shopping and you use plastic bags when shopping then, how could you say things abt using sunscreen and throwing trash is bad when you use plastic yourself. if you don't then yay you are helping to keep the sea alive✨🐬🦀Also to who ever else is reading this rn, please do not do the following things i have said in this comment. and also DO NOT use plastic bags.