High tides and feeding turtles!

On our paddle this morning out of Makena Landing we were greeted with an amazing "post storm" sunrise.  The ocean was calm and the water was quite clear, and a little bit chilly for some of us.  As we eased into our first snorkel stop of the day I noticed something about the turtles, they were few and far between.  After making several passes along the outside of the reef, I decided to lead my clients towards the inside.  The ocean has a good way of letting you know what is going on with the currents, swells, and tides, so we pay attention to it.  Knowing we were in a secret spot known for 5-6 (sometimes up to 10) Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles,  and we had only seen 2, it was time for me the guide to get busy.  In a major effort to create that amazing turtle experience with my clients, we loaded into our kayaks and we headed out to a new spot.  Just as we were warming up from our first dive it was time to splash again.  With the burden of trying to produce that unforgettable experience for my clients I led them over to the go-to-spot for finding turtles during a high tide situation.  As we approached the lava rock outcropping we were greeted by what we had come for.  There were several turtles feeding on the brown algae which grows on the rocks.  Watching Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles feed is one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever had and I enjoy sharing with our guests.