Hanauma bay is situated in O’ahu, Hawaii. It a horse shoe shaped bay and is spread in the area of around 100 acres. It’s steep curved walls are remnants of volcanic crater which was formed thousands of years ago. Hanauma Bay is not a beach park but a Nature Preserve and Marine Life Conservation District. It is know for it’s rainbow ocean of fauna.The bay is home to reefs and varieties of other marine habitat. This place is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving.
One of the most fascinating and attractive creatures in Hanauma Bay is the Green Sea Turtle, or honu. These lovely animals live in the waters of the bay and many other places around the world.The Hanauma Bay is home to over 450 varieties of fish, as well as octopus, crabs and eels. It is full of a living coral forest that grows and feeds the resident animals. The coral formations and creatures that live there provide some of the most beautiful underwater landscapes on the planet. The coral reefs show off the natural beauty of the bay.
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