Descending down Kamehameha Hwy, through the coffee plantations and pineapple fields, one can see the beautiful North Shore of Oahu stretch from Kaena Point to Kewala Bay.

Established by missionaries, developed by railroad & sugar barons, and immortalized by big wave riding surfing legends - Haleiwa is a sleepy little town we at Deep Ecology call home. Designated an historic district, Haleiwa is the capital of the North Shore.

Come visit the art galleries, surf museums, and shrimp trucks. Don't forget the shave ice! Haleiwa is a mellow respite from the bustle of Waikiki. The ocean is our playground here, where divers explore the scenic depths in the summer and the surfers ride the monster waves in the winter.

Shore Dives:

Sharks Cove Join us on a personalized tour of some of the best diving in the world from the shore. Discover lava tubes and caverns in Pupukea Marine Conservation District, of which Deep Ecology was directly responsible for initiating its reconfiguration. Swim with the fishes, a third of which are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Here, one can witness all the tropical species unique to Hawaii, and being a protected area - the fish are not shy and allow for the taking of great pictures. Examine the extraordinary underwater topography that creates the monstrous waves that make the North Shore the "surfing capital of the world". Named for rock... [More info]

Three Tables Also within the North Shore Marine Sanctuary that stretches from Waimea Bay to Keiki Beach, Three Tables is a gateway to some phenomenal diving. Explore an underwater church, watch turtles get cleaned, hover in the middle of a giant underwater amphitheater, cruise Waimea wall. You can dive Three Tables everyday for a week and see something new every time. 55ft max depth. [More info]

Boat Dives:

Atlantis If there is an underwater equivalent to Alice's wonderland, this is it. Swim along marine trenches, travel through valleys where the walls are lined with a cornucopia of life and discover what lies in the lava tubes. Lobsters, Zebra Morays, Spanish Dancers, Tiger Cowries, and a couple of Whitetip Reef Sharks have been seen here. 40ft max depth. [More info]

Beyond Sharks Cove Sharks Cove is the premier shore dive destination on Oahu. Join us on our boat to discover what lies "beyond the cove". Start just shy of Keiki Beach and explore the lava tubes and reef formations that are beyond the shore dive limits. 45ft max depth. [More info]

Car Wash Visit one of the best dive sites on the North Shore. Named for a Green Sea Turtle cleaning station, numerous sea turtles hover over the reef and rock formations as Wrasses pick off their shells. As many as eight baby Whitetip Reef Sharks have been seen at this location, in addition to Scorpionfish, nudibranchs of all colors shapes and sizes, Banded Coral Shrimp and more. 52ft max depth. [More info]

Cathedrals If you wish to worship at Poseidon's alter, this is the place to explore. Fabulous rock formations, reefs and caverns can be found at this site. Spy Whitetip Reef Sharks hiding under the ledges, turtles resting in the lava tubes, and eels breathing under the layered light filtered through the lava created holes in the reef. 50ft max depth. [More info]

Grand Canyon Drift along the breathtaking underwater topography that creates the world famous North Shore waves. Sponge coral hang from ledges, Eagle Rays hover mid water as the current ripples their wings, and watch as Bluefin Travallies hunt with the Whitemouth Morays. 85ft max depth. [More info]

Haleiwa Trench A deep site often dove from shore, join us off our boat and roll off right into the best parts of the site. Mantas have been spotted there recently, as have Whitetips, turtles and more. 95ft max depth. [More info]

Nannys Reef Underwater canyons and trenches unveil a plethora of life. Turtles, Morays, Frogfish and more. This site provides so much life that you will want to dive it over and over again. 40ft max depth. [More info]

Nautalus Reef These two reefs side by side offer incredible diving. Morays peek out of coral heads, Whitetips hide under ledges, and even an occasional curious turtle has been spotted here. In the winter, listen for the Humpback Whale songs. Some times they are so close the sound reverberates through your body like you are standing in from of a bass amp. 40ft max depth. [More info]

Twin Arches As the name suggests, this site hosts breathtaking rock bridges that lead you to incredible underwater exploration. Hawaiian Stingrays, Green Sea Turtles, Spotted Eagle Rays, and dozens of flat worms can be found at this site. 80ft max depth. [More info]