Today we were able to make a
trip to Holoholokai Beach where we participated in four different stations. The
activities covered topics including fish identification, reef health,
measurement of water quality, and biodiversity. All these stations helped give
us a better understanding of marine life through first hand observations.
One station that stood out
to me the most was the fish identification station. This particular activity
was a bittersweet experience. When James was handing us out snorkel gear and
designating the fish that we would individually observe, it hit me. It hit me
that I was actually going to get into the ocean and snorkel. Something I've
always been unsure of had finally made its way to me. I had never swam in the
ocean and the simple fact that I was going to swim among the vibrant coral
reefs and marine life made me excited yet afraid. It was definitely a situation
in which I had to take a big step out of my comfort zone. I was glad that I
wasn't alone. Susan was by my side through it all. It was a great experience
and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the water exploring the marine life.
Overall, this experience
made me realize that I shouldn't let fear take over because opportunities like
snorkeling in Hawaii don't arise often. I learned the importance of enjoying
the moment and flowing freely without worries. Most importantly, it opened my
eyes to the significance and beauty that coral life bring to ocean life. Coral
bleaching is an issue that we all have to acknowledge and research more in order
to address it to keep our beaches and marine life healthy. I have to say that
snorkeling at the beautiful beach of Holoholokai was one of the most
fascinating experiences I have ever had and I loved every second of it.
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